H-E-B Manufacturing Plants make our Own Brand unique, distinctive, superior-quality products at a better value. Our intention is to be The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company, and we're driving maintenance process and culture transformation from machine tenders to equipment owners, supporting company-wide digital transformation to best meet the needs of our Stores and Customers.

As a Process Engineer III, you'll focus on plant production throughput and OEE and lead process improvement activities. You'll support Plant teams in achieving superior self-manufactured products, develop and train others, and foster our commitment to achieve superior service levels.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE: skills to coach / mentor?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS: advanced working knowledge of manufacturing functions?
PASSION FOR RESULTS: drive, commitment to collaborate on improving existing processes to meet business needs?

We are looking for:
-7+ years of experience

What is the work?
Process Excellence / Continuous Improvement:
-Drives OEE and product throughput initiatives and improvements
-Establishes / drives problem-solving tools and techniques (root cause analysis) for use within plant and network
-Leads annual loss analysis development and performance improvement plan
-Implements / drives operational standard compliance
-Fosters a root cause elimination / zero loss mindset; drives methodical problem-solving based on facts and information to fix root causes
-Reviews capital projects during initial planning phases; ensures consideration of process improvement methods
-Develops / maintains material balances and unit operation capability information (value stream mapping, equipment centerlines)
-Evaluates existing capacity utilization; leads solutions based on short- / long-term needs
-Drives integration of operational excellence pillars (e.g., AM, PM, E&T) with a strong focus on autonomous maintenance (AM)
-Leads Commission, Qualify, Verify (CQV) process for engineering project handoff to Operations
-Leads projects related to Mfg problem-solving; coordinates efforts of process improvement teams
-Benchmarks internally and externally; focuses on external best practices to continually learn and introduce / update processes and methods

Training / Coaching:
-Serves as SME on production analytics (e.g., mfg execution system [MES]); trains others on systems use
-Encourages / facilitates sharing of lessons learned, best practices on unique applications of tools / techniques Plant-wide
-Coaches leaders on current best approaches for PI tools; coaches / trains on PI principles and practices
-Trains Partners to eliminate waste in processes and maximize throughput
-Escalates critical training issues; recommends corrective / preventive actions

Strategy:
-Evaluates Plant-related capital expenditures to optimize maintainability/reliability to achieve lowest life cycle cost
-Serves as a stakeholder in Plant operations and engineering design development / implementation
-Plans blitz events based on strategic needs

What is your background?
-A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
-7+ years of experience in engineering, operations, continuous improvement, process improvement
-Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an HEB Proc Eng?
-Advanced working knowledge of multiple job-related areas (e.g., materials, tolerances and equipment specification, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance) and Safe Quality Food (SQF)
-Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills
-Advanced verbal / written communication skills
-Advanced project management skills
-Advanced PC skills (e.g., spreadsheets, graphs, charts, presentations)
-Strong decision-making skills
-Strong teaching, coaching, mentoring skills
-Strong influencing and interpersonal skills
-Ability to lead and motivate Partners
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus; attention to detail
-Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Can you...
-Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
-Stand, stoop, walk, bend, and climb (expected) with or without accommodations
-Climb ladders or stairs to gain access to rooftops and elevated work platforms
-Work in / around industrial facilities (e.g., food, manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, electrical <600V, and refrigerated); work on wet, slippery production floors (e.g., water, product, chemicals); work around gaseous materials (e.g., cleaning and sanitation agents, ammonia)
-Work in inside temps ranging from -35 to 130 degrees and with noise levels ranging from normal to 100 db
-Lift 50 lbs