Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Westrock Coffee Company
Job overview
The Process Engineer in Continuous Improvement at Westrock Coffee Company leads technical and project management efforts to enhance plant operations efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, managing capital projects up to $6 million, developing operating procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and overseeing project budgets and schedules.
Experience and skills
Requires 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, a BA/BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, and preferred experience in FDA/USDA food safety systems and beverage manufacturing.
Company overview
Westrock Coffee Company is a leading integrated coffee, tea, and extract service provider. They make money by sourcing, roasting, and distributing high-quality coffee and tea products to retail, food service, and hospitality industries globally. Founded in 2009, the company emphasizes sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, partnering directly with farmers to ensure fair trade and quality. Their commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned them as a key player in the beverage industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and expertise in process improvement within FDA or USDA regulated environments, especially focusing on beverage manufacturing and thermal processing techniques.
Highlight your project management skills, particularly your ability to manage capital projects up to $6 million, coordinate cross-functional teams, and implement cost-effective process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
Apply through multiple channels including Westrock Coffee Company's corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your visibility to recruiters.
Connect with professionals in Westrock's Engineering, Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement divisions on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent company innovations, asking about their approach to process improvements, or expressing enthusiasm for their commitment to food safety and quality standards.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'process control,' 'Six Sigma Black Belt,' 'thermal processing,' 'project management,' 'FDA/USDA regulated,' and 'continuous improvement' to ensure it passes automated screening.
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