Processing Engineer, Loss

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com .

job purpose :

The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for identifying and driving the reduction of dairy losses across the entire production process. They are responsible for site-level mass balance analysis to identify all sources of product loss and driving effective problem solving to identify process improvements to reduce or eliminate losses. The Production Loss Engineer is responsible for the data analysis and identification of key initiatives related to the plant-wide dairy losses and then collaborate with other departments to drive implementation.

responsibilities:

Lead data analysis and data model development to account for dairy losses across the facility

Partner with Finance to ensure accurate accounting of losses

Lead cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and collaborate to drive implementation

Design and implement innovative ways to track and trend product loss data (bottle weights, scrap, component testing, process optimization)

Lead Problem Solving to identify root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions

Review and report out daily product losses

Build reports and tools to track and monitor product loss data throughout the plant

Verify that all CIPS, flushes, processing systems, fillers, etc. are limiting high solids streams to the drain. Ensure processes are monitored and optimized.

Work closely with production and continuous improvement to identify and facilitate product savings activities across the facility.

skills/qualifications required:

Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline preferred) with proven knowledge of process flow and fluid mass balance

Minimum of 3-5 years of food industry or chemical process related experience

Proven experience working in a manufacturing setting, with a passion for reducing waste and improving sustainability

Data driven with the ability to analyze and contextualize relevant data

Continuous Improvement mindset including root cause analysis

Ability to manage projects effectively with cross functional teams and multiple stakeholders

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Knowledge of computerized information systems used in production, quality assurance, maintenance, and ERP applications

Able to understand and utilize engineering drawings, operating manuals, and blueprints to conduct business

Strong financial acumen and ability to translate production losses into financial impact

skills/qualifications preferred:

Aseptic/Dairy experience including UHT’s, homogenizers, separators, filtration plants, mixproof valves, motors, pumps

Ability to update P ID’s, mechanical/electrical prints (CAD/SolidWorks preferred)

Ability to understand and recommend changes to PLC Logic

working conditions and physical requirements:

Sitting/Standing/Walking: Stands, walks, and sits during completion of job responsibilities.

Lifting/Carrying: Occasional lifting requirements as job demands.  Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Ability to work in a fast-paced high demand production facilities and the ability to be able to perform those duties.

how fairlife nourishes you:

At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!

Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)

Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance

Paid parental leave adoption assistance (up to $10,000)

Parental support family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support

401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match

Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support

Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

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