Lead Process Engineer — Vinegar

Job overview

The Lead Process Engineer — Vinegar role is listed in Chicago, Illinois. The annual salary range is $85,000–$103,000. Kerry partners with food, beverage, and pharmaceutical customers to develop products, with a focus on sustainable nutrition. The engineer provides technical leadership across the vinegar manufacturing network, improving process performance, reliability, and sustainability. The role leads capital projects and continuous improvement while partnering with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, research and development, and supply chain teams.

What you'll do

• Lead process optimization and waste-reduction initiatives
• develop and execute capital improvement projects
• conduct feasibility studies and business cases
• support pilot trials and new product introductions
• improve maintenance and reliability programs
• lead root-cause investigations and corrective actions
• facilitate Kaizen and Lean/Six Sigma activities
• advance manufacturing technology and sustainability
• coach cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead process engineer

vinegar

process optimization

capital projects

manufacturing

lean six sigma

reliability

sustainability

kerry

chicago il

$85,000–$103,000 per year

50% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• paid time off
• 401(k) with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• life, disability, and accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

The posting states approximately 50% travel and a hiring range of $85,000–$103,000 annually.

About the employer

Kerry is hiring for this role. Industry: Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing. Sector: 31.