Process Engineer at Home Chef in San Bernardino, CA

Summary: Home Chef is a company focused on improving process efficiency in their fulfillment plants. The Process Engineer will identify and implement process improvements, particularly in machine operations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability and standard work adherence. Responsibilities: - Own centralized portioning processes by developing, and maintaining standard work, operating parameters, and process documentation for portioning systems - Develop, track and analyze key process performance indicators (KPIs) for critical machinery, using data and on-floor observations to identify variability, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities impacting safety, quality, throughput and yield - Lead scoping & implementation of process improvements and updates to standard work, ensuring changes are practical, sustainable, and aligned with day-to-day operational activities - Maintain regular on-floor presence to observe process execution and assist with real-time troubleshooting of portioning operations - Coach machine operators, leads, and supervisors on proper process execution and equipment operation, reinforcing adherence to standard work and expected performance standards - Develop, update, and deliver training materials tied to standard work to build operator capability and support sustained process improvements - Serve as a key liaison between plant operations and cross-functional partners, including maintenance, engineering, and corporate CI teams to communicate process needs, issues, and improvement opportunities - Support process trials, new product trials, and process or equipment changes Required Qualifications: - Experience in food manufacturing is preferred; strong candidates may have experience in supply chain, plant operations, or operational excellence roles - Experience supporting and improving automated machinery, with a working understanding of mechanical systems, controls interactions, and equipment operating parameters - Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results, manage conflict, build alignment, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners - Strong project management skills, with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem-solving among diverse stakeholders - Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel to analyze data, build models, and clearly communicate insights to partners - Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles - Demonstrated willingness to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and take on work of varying size and complexity - High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability - Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements - Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field (please describe): STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in operations strongly preferred Required Skills: Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Plant Operations, Operational Excellence, Automated Machinery Support, Mechanical Systems, Equipment Operating Parameters, Data Analysis, Excel, Process Improvement, Influence, Project Management, Conflict Management, Strategic Thinking Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available, Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time, 401k program, Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses