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Sokol & Company

Job Title: Food Process/Packaging Optimization Engineer
State: Location: Countryside, IL

Plant Management is adding process engineering support to lead process and product optimization projects to improve production efficiencies, minimize production waste, optimize product weight control, develop and implement formula modifications, and provide technical troubleshooting assistance to Sokol & Company Manufacturing Facilities. The Process Optimization Engineer is responsible to identify, study, recommend, and implement process and product efficiency improvements including the design, implementation, and documentation of manufacturing feasibility trials and product sample generation, and project implementation coordination with manufacturing staff; develop process solutions including conceptual and detailed engineering design, PFD and P&ID generation, capital cost estimation, system and project proposal development, supplier evaluations, bid specification development, equipment and system installation and commissioning, and successful transition of deliverables to plant operating and maintenance staff, including system operation manuals, maintenance documents, and technical knowledge; provide capital project management services as required to deliver optimization projects including cost, schedule, and resource management, as well as leading multi-functional teams in project execution; participate in continuous improvement in Sokol & Company manufacturing Facilities.

The candidate will be required to provide the optimal processing solution for the given project. This individual must demonstrate a willingness to identify process and manufacturing alternatives that meet new business requirements or establish functional excellence.

• The candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, managing, and implementing process and product optimization projects that will require detailed planning and design.
• The candidate must be able to apply engineering theory and calculations in developing process solutions while keeping in mind costs, schedules and operational performance.
• The candidate must be a hands-on problem solver, focusing on detailed problem resolution and documentation. The candidate should possess the appropriate knowledge in design of process systems for the food industry, including:
  1. a preliminary understanding of common process unit operations and equipment used in the food industry
  2. a preliminary understanding of sanitary design and construction practices used in the food industry
  3. a basic understanding of GMP's 4) a general knowledge of common equipment suppliers in the food industry.
• The candidate should possess the appropriate knowledge, of
  1. the design, application, and maintenance of process piping systems, valves, piping specialties, and process automation and instrumentation
  2. developing and working with basic PFD's and P&ID's.
• The candidate must have demonstrated proficiencies commensurate with their years of professional experience of process engineering and continuous improvement in the food industry that is relative to Sokol & Company manufacturing processes, construction practices, standards and codes that support manufacturing and provide a competitive business advantage.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to prioritize, and have an understanding of the required business objectives, developing solutions and schedules, and efficient and expedient project executions.
• The candidate must exhibit sound judgment in the development of engineering solutions, and have the ability to effectively evaluate and communicate recommendations to engineering problems.
• The candidate must provide technical analyses, develop alternatives (cost estimates, feasibility, specifications, and interpretation of requirements) and prepare recommendations for engineering solutions.
• The candidate must demonstrate the appropriate negotiating skills to process projects and other job related duties from inception to completion, including vendor negotiation, OEM relationships and contractual agreements.
• The candidate must evaluate and participate in cross-functional processes in order to diagnose root cause issues and provide options for resolution.
• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The candidate must possess strong PC skills.
• The candidate must possess ability and willingness to work in a team environment and work with limited supervision.
• The candidate must possess leadership and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must possess the demonstrated potential to accept new and challenging work assignments.
• The candidate must possess salesmanship and personal integrity to drive best solution for the department and the company.