Schreiber Foods, Inc. has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. Duties include:
1. Evaluate and optimize existing food manufacturing processes, including those specific to cream cheese and yogurt, to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, productivity, process capability, risk reduction, and cost savings.
2. Design and implement improvements to enhance yield, reduce waste, increase throughputs, improve cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and streamline operations while maintaining strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.
3. Collaborate with Operations Excellence and Data Science/Analytics teams to leverage data for process optimization.
4. Collaborate cross functionally to scale up new cream cheese or yogurt products from concept to production, ensuring seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes.
5. Partner with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering to ensure equipment uptime and reliability as well as integrate predictive maintenance strategies. Collaborate with Maintenance and Reliability Engineering for long-term solutions.
6. Lead or assist in the development of new equipment installations or modifications, from concept to commissioning, with a focus on maximizing output, minimizing downtime, and reducing operational risk.
7. Utilize data analysis and statistical techniques to identify bottlenecks, process variability, and areas for improvement in production processes. Implement data-driven solutions to increase overall efficiency while mitigating operational risk and collaborating with Operations Excellence and Data Science to refine analytics models.
8. Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to proactively identify potential failure points, risks, and weaknesses in processes and equipment. Develop strategies to reduce operational risk and enhance process reliability, working closely with Reliability Engineering.
9. Define and own manufacturing process control plans. Set up in-process measurement systems. Complete GR&R activities to ensure effectiveness. Set up process monitoring and trending, including SPC of critical parameters.
10. Perform process capability studies to predict manufacturing process trends to allow us to meet customer specifications and create stability in day-to-day operations.
11. Working collaboratively, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
12. Participate in the selection and evaluation of equipment, tools, and materials to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness, specifically focusing on enhancing productivity and reducing operational risk. Partner with Controls Engineering and leverage automation and digitalization opportunities.
Requirements: Employer requires a minimum of Bachelor’s degree or foreign U.S. equivalent in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Electrical, Chemical or a related) and 36 months of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
Experience must include the following:
1. 24 months of experience working in food or food packaging manufacturing in a manufacturing environment
2. 12 months of experience identifying and eliminating process waste while driving process efficiency improvements in food or food packaging manufacturing environment.
3. 36 months of experience with tray packaging machines and box forming/filling equipment
4. 36 months of experience working in an FDA regulated manufacturing environment, applying sanitary design principles, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA)
5. 12 months of project management experience encompassing planning, execution, and cross functional coordination, including 12 months of experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced production environment. 6. 36 months of experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D/3D programs for layouts, equipment, or process drawings, and 12 months of experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, or documentation.
7. 36 months of experience optimizing print packaging operations by verifying lithographic corrugated case quality, preventing out of spec materials, and reducing machine scrap and unplanned downtime to support higher production throughput.
To apply: You must apply online through the “Apply” tab. Include complete contact information (e-mail, phone, and mailing address) on resume.
Eligible partners will receive:- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
- Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
- Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
- Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
- Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
- Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
- Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.
Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact [email protected] or call 920-437-7601.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or foreign U.S. equivalent in Engineering or Engineering Technology, such as Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Packaging, Electrical, Chemical, or a related field
- 36 months of experience in the job offered or a related occupation
- 24 months of experience working in food or food packaging manufacturing in a manufacturing environment
- 12 months of experience identifying and eliminating process waste while driving process efficiency improvements in food or food packaging manufacturing
- 36 months of experience with tray packaging machines and box forming and filling equipment
- 36 months of experience working in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment, applying sanitary design principles and complying with hygiene and food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and FDA requirements
- 12 months of project management experience involving planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination
- 12 months of experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced production environment
- 36 months of experience using AutoCAD or similar 2D or 3D programs for layouts, equipment, or process drawings
- 12 months of experience using SolidWorks for mechanical design, modeling, or documentation
- 36 months of experience optimizing print packaging operations, verifying lithographic corrugated case quality, preventing out-of-specification materials, and reducing machine scrap and unplanned downtime
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
