Project Engineer - GFAL - Engineering
Company: Griffith Foods
Location: Alsip
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products.-- We
provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food
industry customers throughout the world.-- Our products include
seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs,
flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive
variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and
poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors,
restaurant operators and grocery retailers.-- While our name may
not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of
foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.Purpose
of the Position:Responsible for carrying out capital projects,
engineering design, development of specifications, defines scope of
work, project planning and execution, as well as organizing and
coordinating resource schedules and budgets. Major Duties &
Responsibilities-- -- --Carries out process improvement, problem
resolution, and project managementMakes recommendations in the
manufacturing processes for improvements in efficiency, quality and
cost-reduction. Performs research, design and development of
manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods
and production equipment, promoting sustainability, and maximizing
safety and wellbeing of our employees.Prepares and presents plans
for the above and coordinates deployment.Prepares and maintains
detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.Coordinates the launch
of new/revised manufacturing upgrades including establishing goals,
training team members and evaluating results.Designs, develops,
sources and tests tools, machinery and equipment for recommended
manufacturing improvements.-- Performs product/process analysis for
improvements in manufacturing efficiencies, quality and cost
reductionPlans and implements assigned engineering projects
including defining the project scope, project activities, equipment
specification, contractor requirements as well as plant and
customer requirements.Develops and maintains a schedule and budget
for the assigned engineering project.Provides reports on the status
of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.--
Maintains interface with Business Unit to provide project updates
and ensures customer needs are metControls expenditures within
limitations of project budget. Responsible for project forecasting
and spending.Documents all aspects of projects such as directing
outside contractors, project integration into the plant operation,
technical information, and training.-- Identifies project staffing
requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization
managers.Coordinates preparation and delivery of project
deliverables, design documents, and bid packages.Reviews product
design for compliance with engineering principles, sustainability,
ergonomics, company standards, customer contract requirements, and
related specifications.Assigns and oversees project personnel to
specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies,
product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans,
and product testing.Coordinates activities concerned with technical
developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test
problems.Directs integration of technical activities and
products.Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and
drawing releases.Prepares interim and completion project
reports.Capital projects may involve any plant technical issue
including, but not limited to: dust control, material handling,
automation controls (with familiarity of Industry 4.0), packaging
equipment & systems, blending equipment & systems (dry and/or
liquids), food manufacturing processes, sanitary design
etc.Knowledge and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Chemical,
Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.Minimum of 5 years of
related experience in manufacturing and process.Hands-on mindset
with floor experience; flexibility to work in small team
environments, wearing multiple hats; solutions oriented, with
preference for the practical side of businessProfessional License
is an asset.Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time to various
Griffith plants and vendor sites.------EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITYGriffith Foods believes that all persons are entitled to
equal employment opportunity. Griffith Foods does not discriminate
against qualified employees or applicants because of the following
actual or perceived-- characteristics: race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin,
ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental-- disability,
genetic characteristic or information, AIDS or HIV status, order of
protection status, marital status, military or veteran status,
unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other status
protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal employment
opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspect of the
employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring,
participation in benefit programs, training, promotion, transfer,
discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.--In carrying out our
commitment to equal employment opportunity, Griffith Foods will
make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with
known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue
hardship, safety, and/or health risk. Applicants and employees
requiring reasonable accommodations must notify Human
Resources.
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