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Production Engineer

Heartland Food Products Group Lake Panasoffkee, FL

This role is based out of the extraction facility at our Lake Panasoffkee, FL farm. Must be willing to work weekends.The Production Engineer is a key developmental position focused on building a hands‑on technical understanding of equipment operation, process control, and Heartland ways of working. Responsible for equipment operation and basic maintenance to drive improvement in equipment reliability and overall line performance. Will be involved in all trouble‑shooting, problem solving, and improvement projects on the line. Acts as a leader and partners closely with Operations Teammates, Quality and Engineering to help with a range of activities designed to achieve uncompromising levels of safety, quality and cleanliness.Essential Duties and Key ResponsibilitiesOperate the Production Line with an ownership mentality focused on improving performance, reducing waste, and improving quality.Drive the day to day operations of the production line.Provide feedback on the training/certification program of manufacturing personnel.Participate in troubleshooting and solving problems with existing equipment/processes/products.Improve, modify and upgrade processes to reduce costs and enhance quality to meet customer satisfaction. Identify methods to reduce variation in the processes.Make recommendations and implement improvements in product quality.Ensure a safe working environment by following safety rules and ensuring the safety culture.Conduct food safety and defense self‑inspections and act on deficiencies.Develop a strong technical understanding of mechanical equipment used in a manufacturing environment (drives, motors, sensors, pumps, valves, etc.).Assist with equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that manufacturer’s procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operating at OEM specifications.Assist in development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.Understand process and process equipment specifications, processing methods and procedures that are critical to line performance.Maintain effective communication with all persons involved with or affected by assigned responsibilities.Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsBS in Chemical Engineering requiredExperience managing people and projects preferred.Experience in a food grade environment (FDA, GMP’s, HACCP) with high speed packaging equipment preferred.Experience working with equipment installation and automation is a plusDetail orientedAbility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentStrong ability to coach, lead and direct engineering and maintenance staffSolid computer skills; Microsoft Office and CAD programsPhysical DemandsMust be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motionsMust be able to work standing for long periods of time.Must be able to work daily overtime and an occasional weekendMust possess visual acuity to document company records#J-18808-Ljbffr

UNIX Support Engineer jobs in Lake Panasoffkee