Job Description
About Us:
Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast. Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. Our Core Values:
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Excellence Project Engineer I to join our dynamic team in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. In this role, you will assist in the planning, execution, and completion of engineering projects focused on high-speed manufacturing processes. Your project management skills and technical knowledge will be essential in ensuring that all initiatives meet our high standards for quality, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. Responsibilities:
Project Planning:
Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, and budgets for high-speed food and beverage manufacturing initiatives. Resource Coordination :
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and safety, to ensure alignment with project objectives. Technical Support :
Provide engineering support during the design phase, including developing manufacturing specifications and evaluating equipment requirements. Quality Control :
Monitor project progress to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines, maintaining the highest quality standards. Troubleshooting :
Identify and resolve engineering and operational issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules. Documentation :
Prepare project-related documents, including specifications, testing protocols, and progress reports, ensuring clear communication among stakeholders. Process Improvement :
Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent technical experience. 1-3 years of experience in project engineering or manufacturing, preferably within the food and beverage industry. Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing processes and food safety regulations is preferred. Proficiency in CAD software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. A desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment Willing to work off-shifts, including weekends as needed for new equipment installations Hours, Location and Pay:
We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works standard business hours Monday - Friday at our Neenah, WI manufacturing facility. Occasional off-shift or weekend hours may be required to support business needs. Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data. Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists. Safety Statement:
At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions. Disclosures:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager. Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers. The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.
