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Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.\nAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.\nTo succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilient andpositive to succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact\nClick “Apply” to get started.\nPURPOSE:\nAt pladis, we take pride in the quality of our ingredients and the people we hire. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for bringing happiness to consumers and who embody our Winning Traits and Behaviors: purpose-led, agile, collaborative, resilient, and positive.\npladis operates in a highly competitive food and snacking market. Effective delivery of new product development, cost-base reduction, technology change, and continuous improvement is critical to growth, quality, service, and competitiveness.\nThe Process Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for developing, scaling, and improving manufacturing processes across R&D and manufacturing. The role leads technical trials, applies scientific and engineering principles to process challenges, and converts data into practical recommendations that improve process capability, product quality, efficiency, capacity, cost, waste, and consistency.\nReporting to the R&D Lead, Americas, this role partners with Product Development, Packaging, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, suppliers, co-manufacturers, and other external partners. Based on-site in Big Flats, the role introduces new products, processes, equipment, and technologies safely and effectively while strengthening process standards and technical capability.\nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:\n1. Process Development, NPD & Scale-Up\nTranslate approved product concepts into robust manufacturing processes from prototype sign-off through factory scale-up and launch.\nPlan, coordinate, run, and evaluate factory trials for new products, product changes, procurement initiatives, process changes, machinery, and technology.\nDefine trial objectives, methods, sampling plans, success criteria, risks, and required resources, and communicate clear conclusions and recommendations.\nDevelop and maintain process specifications, operating parameters, and practical manufacturing guidance for new and changed products.\nSupport product and production transfers between lines, sites, and external manufacturers.\n2. Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement\nIdentify and prioritize opportunities that improve quality, process consistency, efficiency, capacity, cost, and consumer satisfaction.\nApply Lean Six Sigma, SPC, process capability analysis, and structured problem-solving tools to reduce variation and sustain improvements.\nUse root-cause tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone analysis, and evidence-based data review to identify causes of defects, losses, and recurring process issues.\nDevelop and implement optimization plans, ensuring improvements are reflected in operating procedures, standards, and controls.\nIdentify and reduce waste associated with overproduction, waiting, transport, extra processing, inventory, motion, and defects.\n3. Data, Measurement & Trial Design\nUse statistical and analytical techniques to assess process performance and convert trial outcomes into practical recommendations.\nEstablish and maintain relevant KPIs and SPC measures to monitor capability, confirm benefits, and sustain gains.\nDesign and execute appropriate DOE activity to optimize process parameters, machinery settings, and operating windows.\nApply material and product measurement methods, including texture analysis, rheology, or other fit-for-purpose techniques.\nPrepare concise technical reports, presentations, and project updates for relevant stakeholders.\n4. Asset, Technology & Capital Support\nProvide process engineering input into equipment selection, process design, purchase, installation, commissioning, and performance qualification.\nAssess manufacturing capability, process risks, operating constraints, and technology requirements before implementation.\nSupport line trials and start-up activity for new equipment, ensuring solutions meet productivity, quality, safety, and operational requirements.\nIdentify opportunities that may require capital investment and provide technical evidence, trial data, and recommendations to support business cases.\nPartner with equipment suppliers, ingredient suppliers, co-manufacturers, and subject-matter experts to develop practical technical solutions.\n5. Manufacturing Support, Quality & Compliance\nProvide hands-on technical support for day-to-day and longer-term manufacturing challenges, balancing speed with robust problem solving.\nSupport manufacturing lines to operate to defined process, quality, and product standards.\nEnsure trials and process changes comply with applicable Health and Safety, chemical-handling, HACCP, GMP, and product-specification requirements.\nProvide technical input into product disposition decisions arising from trials, based on evidence and agreed authority.\nBuild process knowledge and site capability through coaching, standardization, best-practice sharing, and clear technical documentation.\n6. Cross-Functional Delivery & Governance\nBuild and manage integrated technical plans, dependencies, risks, trial schedules, actions, and decision points.\nDeliver assigned initiatives to agreed time, cost, and quality expectations and escalate risks or resource conflicts promptly.\nShare learning across sites and teams, helping harmonize methods, technology, and technical standards.\nProvide clear, concise progress updates and recommendations to the R&D Lead and relevant business forums.\n7. Decision-Making & Influence\nPlans and manages technical trials within approved budgets, governance, and site requirements.\nRecommends trial disposition, process settings, operating windows, corrective actions, and readiness to progress based on available evidence.\nPrioritizes assigned technical activity in alignment with R&D and site leadership.\nInfluences cross-functional stakeholders through clear data, technical judgment, and practical recommendations.\n8. Indicative Success Measures\nNPD, process-change, and technology projects meet agreed technical, timing, cost, and quality requirements.\nFactory trials produce clear conclusions, defined actions, and robust process parameters.\nImprovements deliver measurable and sustained benefits in capability, quality, efficiency, capacity, cost, or waste.\nRecurring process losses are reduced through validated root causes and embedded controls.\nNew equipment and technologies achieve agreed operational and product-performance expectations.\nTechnical documentation, process specifications, and stakeholder updates are accurate, timely, and usable.\nThis role profile is not exhaustive and does not define every task expected of the role. The role holder may undertake additional responsibilities and development to meet evolving business needs.\nSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS\nExperience\nRelevant experience in process engineering, process development, technical trials, or process improvement within manufacturing or R&D.\nHands-on knowledge of food or FMCG manufacturing processes and the ability to troubleshoot process, equipment, and product interactions.\nExperience planning, running, and evaluating factory trials, scale-up, or commercialization activity.\nAbility to manage multiple technical priorities and collaborate across functions and manufacturing sites.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.\nTechnical & Functional Skills\nWorking knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, SPC, root-cause analysis, process capability, and structured problem solving.\nStrong analytical and data-interpretation skills, with the ability to turn evidence into clear recommendations.\nClear written and verbal communication, including technical reports and presentations.\nKnowledge of HACCP, GMP, food hygiene, and process-safety requirements.\nCore Capabilities\nTechnical problem solving and engineering judgment.\nTrial design, scale-up, and commercialization.\nProcess optimization and statistical analysis.\nProject planning and delivery.\nStrong stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing skills.\nAbility to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with strong organization, prioritization, professionalism, and attention to detail.\nLeadership & Behavioral Capabilities\nResults-oriented with a focus on delivering business impact.\nHands-on, curious, evidence-led, resilient, adaptable, collaborative, positive, organized, and accountable.\nComfortable challenging assumptions and making practical recommendations.\nCommitted to technical excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.\nDesirable Qualifications & Experience\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nExperience in bakery, biscuits, snacks, chocolate, or confectionery manufacturing.\nExperience designing and running DOE activity to optimize machinery settings or process parameters.\nExperience with texture analysis, rheology, or other material-characterization techniques.\nExperience supporting equipment selection, capital projects, commissioning, or new technology implementation.\nTrack record of measurable improvements in efficiency, waste, quality, cost, capacity, or process capability.\nExperience working with suppliers, co-manufacturers, or multi-site/global technical teams.\n\nADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:\nBase starting salary ranges from $116,000 - $154,000 per year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.\nAt pladis, our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and well-being, including but not limited to:\nMedical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage\nLife and Disability Insurance\nVoluntary Supplemental Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match\nEducation Assistance, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs\nPaid Time Off\nGenerous Paid Parental Leave\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nWellness reimbursement program\nEmployee Product Discounts\npladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.\nWe operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. 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