Food Process Engineer

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure ProteinA nutrition bars; and Body FortressA high efficacy protein powders; MET-RxA high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunchA delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future! Job Summary: The Process will play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining the production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in food production. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes, implement new technologies, and troubleshoot issues to enhance overall production performance. Job Responsibilities: Process Optimization: Continuously analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.New Product Development: Work alongside R D teams to scale up new products from development to full-scale production, ensuring smooth integration into new and existing processes.Equipment Selection and Maintenance: Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and technologies. Develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to represent and analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve process efficiency and quality.Process Safety: Implement and maintain safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for employees and compliance with industry regulations.Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for production staff on new processes and equipment. Maintain accurate documentation of process parameters, procedures, and equipment specifications.Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing, Root Cause analysis, or Kaizen to drive operational excellence.Environmental Sustainability: Identify opportunities to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall environmental sustainability within the manufacturing processes. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong understanding of food processing principles, equipment, and technologies.Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal and external partners.Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to the food industry.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.May require occasional travel to supplier/vendor sites or other manufacturing facilities. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Food Engineering, or related field.3-5 years in a similar role within the food, pharmaceutical and/or chemical industry preferred, or equivalent education in lieu of experience. Work Environment: Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility. Significant amount of time working at a computer stationOccasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floorMust wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant. Physical demands: Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.Occasional ability to lift up to 50lbs.Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.