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Manufacturing Performance Engineer
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A Performance Engineer designs and develops computer software and applications using system performance engineering strategies. Uses an ongoing, comprehensive approach to developing computer software and applications for a company or customer. Assists with computer software and application design, coding, testing and quality assurance work.
$124,667 / year median in New Jersey
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Manufacturing Performance Engineer at Catelli Brothers Family of Foods Manufacturing Performance Engineer at Catelli Brothers Family of Foods in Gloucester City, New Jersey Posted in about 20 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Pay:
$125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year Job description: Manufacturing Performance Engineer (On-Site) Basic Purpose - Catelli Brothers, based in Collingswood, New Jersey, is the U.S. meat division of Preval AG, North America's largest veal and lamb packer and processor. The company operates state-of-the-art processing facilities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, distributing high-quality meat products to retailers and food service providers across the country and internationally. Preval AG is a leader in veal production in North America, with 36 diversified agricultural companies (veal, beef, lamb, field crops, horticulture, grain processing). The qualified candidate will drive plant performance by improving production capacity, operational productivity, and raw material utilization in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role acts as a key orchestrator of plant performance, translating data into actionable initiatives and ensuring execution on the plant floor. Manufacturing Performance Focus This role is structured around three core drivers of plant performance:
CAPACITY
(OEE / Top Losses): maximize output and eliminate major losses impacting throughput
PRODUCTIVITY
(Methods / Flow): improve operational efficiency, line performance, and workflow execution
MATERIAL
(Yield / Giveaway): optimize raw material utilization and reduce processing and giveaway losses
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyze performance (OEE, losses, yield, capacity) to identify gaps and improvement priorities Lead Top Loss identification, root cause analysis, and elimination of recurring issues Improve material utilization and reduce giveaway through data-driven initiatives Lead operational improvement projects focused on capacity, productivity, and process performance Apply Lean tools (5S, Pareto, 5 Why, A3, SMED, standard work) to eliminate root causes and sustain results Act as a performance orchestrator across operations, maintenance, and quality teams Support identification, justification, and prioritization of high-ROI improvement opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline with a strong focus on manufacturing operations 7-12 years of experience in manufacturing environments with a proven track record of improving operational performance Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience with Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools English required; Spanish is an asset Strong presence on the plant floor and ability to drive execution with teams
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Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person