[Hiring] Senior Process Engineer @Scotts Miracle-Gro

Role Description

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Growing Media (GM) Maintenance & Engineering team at one of our plant locations. This position will be remote (near an existing location) with an expectation of 50% travel.

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support for manufacturing facilities within the Growing Media network, leading focused, proactive problem-solving efforts to eliminate downtime, optimize equipment reliability, and support the GM Maintenance Organization design and rollout.

• Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including operations, maintenance, safety, quality, procurement, and corporate engineering.
• Develop technical mastery within self and others for key manufacturing equipment (process and packaging).
• Execute the implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in respective regions including asset hierarchy, work order management, preventive maintenance optimization, and spare parts standardization.
• Create, standardize, and maintain equipment documentation including: Clean, Inspect, Lube (CIL) Standards, Process Centerlines, Maintenance Standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical training material.
• Develops/delivers technical training through a learning management system for various levels of the organization.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce costs.
• Diagnose technical problems, identify short and long-term solutions using Root Cause Analysis tools (Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA, and other tools) and facilitate the implementation of permanent solutions.
• Identify common loss themes across facilities; provide and support implementing solutions and document the solutions through best practices and major issue sharing.
• Partner with Plant Managers to execute manufacturing improvement plans.
• Lead and support the Professional Maintenance (PM) pillar and equipment reliability project efforts across the Growing Media network.
• Champion efforts to drive out manufacturing variation by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and leading implementation of appropriate solutions.
• Develop and maintain rapid changeover standards through Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles.
• Participate in development and prioritization of asset maintenance and cost reduction capital requests.
• Lead the identification of bottlenecks at manufacturing facilities and facilitate implementation of solutions to optimize each production line.
• Participate in the development of production line standards and establish accurate routed standards at each facility.
• Coach and mentor facility maintenance personnel with a strong focus on CMMS sustainment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years operating in a manufacturing environment with experience of driving reliability improvements.
• Strong leadership skills required. Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal associates in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Proven track record for leading capital projects.
• Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
  • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations.
  • Continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Quick Changeover/SMED, Process Centerlines).
  • Statistics and analytical methods, Process measurement and control.
  • Change management.
  • Reactive, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance.
  • Ability to use current PC-based software (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Project, etc.).

Requirements

• The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $103,700.00 - $122,000.00 per year.
• Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location.
• This role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.
• For remote roles where the final candidate resides in Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon or Washington, state required pay thresholds will be factored into base salary.

Benefits

• Live Total Health program provides options to align to your personal needs.
• Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program.
• An unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more.
• Access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Join one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability.
• Participate in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.