Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Joplin, MO
Shift: fulltime
[Board company: Ajinomoto] Overview: Process Engineer II is the technical owner of a production system, responsible for delivering year\-over\-year improvements in OEE, safety, quality, reliability, and cost. This role leads loss elimination initiatives, coaches operators and technicians, and drives TPM pillar activities to build a high\-performance organization. Process Engineer II provides technical leadership in resolving complex operational and equipment\-related performance challenges to improve cost competitiveness and manufacturing reliability. Responsibilities: * Own the performance of a production line or system, including uptime, waste, throughput, and quality * Lead Daily Management System (DMS) routines and coach others in effective use * Maintain and improve standards, centerlines, and process control strategies * Lead process capability studies and implement control plan * Lead chronic loss elimination using TPM tools (AM, PM, FI, QA, E\&T pillars) * Manage improvement projects from concept through execution * Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime * Use data analytics to identify trends and drive systemic improvements * Train and certify operators on new standards, troubleshooting, and centerline management * Coach Process Engineer I and technicians in problem solving and TPM methodology * Lead Autonomous Maintenance Step progression for your system * Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new technology integration * Lead safety risk assessments, MOCs, and incident investigations * Own quality systems for your area, including audits, corrective actions, and process controls * Analyze utilities performance (refrigeration, compressed air, water, steam, electrical systems) and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs. * Support initiatives that lower energy intensity and resource consumption per unit produced. * Act as the process performance lead, driving structured resolution of complex operational and equipment\-related performance issues. * Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and corporate standards Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. * 3\-10 years of experience as a process engineer or in a related field or 7\-10 years of hands\-on manufacturing experience implementing process improvement projects. * Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills. * Demonstrated success leading improvement initiatives. * Strong understanding of reliability, process control, and root\-cause problem solving. * Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and quality control procedures. * Must have advanced working knowledge in food production processing, packaging equipment, utilities. * Must have project management skills, be detailed oriented, and be able to prioritize and manage multiple simultaneous projects. * Must have sound planning and organization skills. * Knowledge of standard MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project) * Experience with TPM \- EAM, PM \& AM is preferred. \#INDJOP