Process Engineering Lead

Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect process improvements to cost, yield, and product quality outcomes.

Proven ability to optimize processes, improve yield, and ensure product quality and consistency.

Experience launching new products and translating formulations into scalable production.

Knowledge of capital project execution, including process design, equipment selection, and line startups.

Five (5)+ years of progressive experience in commercial bakery or thermal food manufacturing.

Lean / Six Sigma certification

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, the Process Engineering Lead is responsible for leading process design, commercialization, and continuous improvement initiatives across bakery manufacturing operations.

Leveraging deep expertise in dough systems, thermal processing, and high-speed production, this role ensures the successful scale-up of new products while optimizing efficiency, yield, and quality.

The Process Engineering Lead partners closely with cross-functional teams to translate product innovation into reliable, high-performing manufacturing processes and leads capital projects from concept through startup to support business growth.