Our Business:

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements.

Why 1440 Foods?

We provide you with the Energy to Unleash Your Potential! You have 1440 minutes in each day and we will provide you with the opportunity to engage, be challenged and have fun working in a state of the art food manufacturing facility. We provide:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Health and wellness benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability) and 401k plan.
Opportunity to shape the quality processes and culture of a fast-growing start-up.
Work with a passionate and an energized team dedicated to making a positive impact on society.

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing and maintaining the production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in food production. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes, implement new technologies, and troubleshoot issues to enhance overall production performance.

This position is an on-site role and does not support relocation.

Job Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Continuously analyze and evaluate existing manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Assurance: Collaborate with quality assurance teams to develop and implement process controls to ensure consistent product quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
New Product Development: Work alongside R&D teams to scale up new products from development to full-scale production, ensuring smooth integration into new and existing processes.
Equipment Selection and Maintenance: Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and technologies. Develop and implement maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
Data Analysis: Utilize data analytics tools to represent and analyze production data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve process efficiency and quality.
Process Safety: Implement and maintain safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for employees and compliance with industry regulations.
Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for production staff on new processes and equipment. Maintain accurate documentation of process parameters, procedures, and equipment specifications.
Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean manufacturing, Root Cause analysis, or Kaizen to drive operational excellence.
Environmental Sustainability: Identify opportunities to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall environmental sustainability within the manufacturing processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

Strong understanding of food processing principles, equipment, and technologies.
Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Effective communication and collaboration skills with internal and external partners.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards applicable to the food industry.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
May require occasional travel to supplier/vendor sites or other manufacturing facilities.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Food Engineering, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years in the same or similar role, prefer within the food manufacturing industry.

Work Environment:

Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.

Significant amount of time working at a computer station.
Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor.
Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.

Physical demands:

Frequent sitting, standing, or walking.
Occasional ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Ability to physically perform functions of repetitive motion, grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, and climbing.
Noise levels will vary, higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.