Job Description

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We can meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Salary Range $70,000-$85,000

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for a Process Engineer at our Minneapolis, MN plant who will be responsible for performing cost reduction and implementation of manufacturing improvement program. Will support plant’s SQF program and all safety guidelines. 

Functional Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops, and manages process improvement projects specifically aimed at improving operational efficiencies (waste, productivity, costs).  This includes the ongoing development and training of required methods and procedures. 
• Works in conjunction with manufacturing Manager to ensure consistent operation of equipment to prescribed conditions, once developed. Identifies any/all of the following:   set-up and run parameters; maintenance intervals; and/or material specifications.  
• Determines the need for and justifies capital projects such as source equipment and components by completing and routing allocation for capital form.
• Follows all SQF requirements and General Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• As Lead SQF Practitioner assist in assuring HACCP, GMP’s Work Instructions, and Safe Quality Food System requirements (SQF) are in compliance.
• Monitors product quality; reporting quality deficiencies and communicating with sales, customers and plant personnel regarding quality issues. 

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Engineering – ME, IE, ChE or manufacturing engineer and 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• A complete understanding of quality management systems and tools, including SPC, Pareto charts, Histograms, brainstorming, and Six Sigma concepts and applications.
• HACCP certification.

Skills

• Strong mechanical/electrical and process knowledge understanding.
• PC knowledge for statistical methods, and analytical knowledge
• Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Good communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
• Strong detail orientation

Excellent Benefit Options:   Medical, Dental, 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Paid Vacation, and Holidays

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status.

EOE/M/F