Process Engineer

Home Chef is a leading meal solutions company looking for a Process Engineer to identify and implement process improvements across their Bedford Park location. The successful candidate will own centralized portioning processes, develop and maintain standard work, and lead scoping and implementation of process improvements.

Requirements

• Experience in food manufacturing or supply chain, plant operations, or operational excellence roles
• Experience supporting and improving automated machinery, with a working understanding of mechanical systems, controls interactions, and equipment operating parameters
• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to drive results, manage conflict, build alignment, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with external partners
• Strong project management skills, with experience prioritizing multiple workstreams and facilitating structured problem-solving among diverse stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including experience using Excel to analyze data, build models, and clearly communicate insights to partners
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a can-do mindset, focused on finding solutions and enabling progress rather than identifying obstacles
• High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to influence without authority while maintaining flexibility and accountability
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture while also diving into the details required to execute and sustain improvements
• Completion of a four-year degree program in a related field: STEM degree such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 1-2 years of experience in operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
• 401k program
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses