Sr Principal Engineer

Company: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Oak Brook
Job Type:
Engineering
Job Posting Title:
Sr Principal Engineer
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
What You Gain:

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  Competitive compensation and benefits program
  
  
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  Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
  
  
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  Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
  
  
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  An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
  
  
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  Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
  
  
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  Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to yourteam through our employee recognition programs
  
  
  Job Description:
  About Us:
  TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.
  What You Gain:
  
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    Competitive compensation and benefits program
    
    
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    Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
    
    
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    Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
    
    
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    An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
    
    
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    Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
    
    
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    Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs
    
    
    About the Role:
    The primary role of the The Sr. Principal Engineer-Aseptic Processes is to be recognized as a leader, demonstrating, and enhancing Subject Matter Expert Skill Set(s) to technical peers within technical situations related to Aseptic Process including Operation & Production of Process Systems along with CIP Systems. Recognized within the organization as a Thought and Servant Leader, the Sr. Principal Engineer-Aseptic Processes will initiate technical leadership to identify and develop key strategies, programs or projects that delivers the highest value business benefit to the company. Ability to lead plant teams within the Aseptic Platform, serve as SME in M&A activity as well as strong communication with cross functional teams is a fundamental skill set for this position. Support automation hardware, as well as, associated software platforms. Must be familiar with Allen Bradley PLC programming. Their main responsibilities include:
    
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      Support/Improve OEE improvement through Continuous Improvement Principles, of existing Aseptic Process, verification of PID's and effectiveness of CIP Systems bringing forward improvements opportunities, operations training and maintenance training enhancing current processes
      
      
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      Lead roll out of key strategies / programs / growth opportunities across the enterprise (includes development and roll out of new)
      
      
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      Keeps current and mentors to latest industry regulations and codes relative to equipment system design / operation / food safety
      
      
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      Active member of EHS, HAACP, Food Safety, Process Design Teams
      
      
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      Provides in depth review of technical and economic feasibility analysis to other groups within THS that are focused on improvements and growth to the current state that deliver competitive advantages
      
      
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      Research and recommend replacements, repairs, or retrofits of Aseptic Processes to further enhance performance or prepare organization for emerging technologies
      
      
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      Technology assessment and recommended solutions
      
      
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      Physical location and general arrangement placements (drawing level)
      
      
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      Preliminary Capital / Expense Estimates
      
      
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      Work with the Engineering Project Team to determine a design schedule that meets that overall project schedule requirements.
      
      
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      Equipment / System Performance criteria
      
      
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      Identification of Alternatives, Pre-requisites, Risks, and Opportunities
      
      
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      Write detailed functional control descriptions for the unit operations and processing systems recommended by the Engineer
      
      
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      Leads/Co Leads Performance Start Up protocols - FATs, SATs & CQVs
      
      
      Important Details: This is a full-time position with a remote location in the Northeast Region, allowing for drivable access to the Cambridge, MD and Richmond Hill, ON plants, and expected 50% travel to multiple plants.
      About You:
      You'll fit right in if you have:
      
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        BS Degree in Engineering
        
        
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        12 plus years in Food Manufacturing within Aseptic Processes
        
        
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        Past or proven knowledge of Tetra Pak Aseptic Carton Fillers
        
        
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        Past or proven knowledge of Batching and CIP Systems
        
        
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        Past or proven knowledge of Retort Processing
        
        
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        Proven thought and servant leadership qualities, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as technical analysis and problem-solving skills are required.
        
        
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        Pro-active in team participation which includes partnering with cross-functional Business Teams to drive improved performance, cost, or quality.
        
        
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        Continuous Improvement mindset, to challenge current processes both internally and externally with ability to bring adaptable solutions forward.
        
        
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        Expected 50% travel.
        
        
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        Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!
        Click on the "Apply" button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you're ready to join our team!
        TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1
        TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
        Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada.
        Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
        Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.
        TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
        Disability Assistance
        TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.
        To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
        EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

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