Sir Walter Candy Co. seeks Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT.

Job Duties:

• Review, analyze, and improve engineering processes utilized in connection with mass production of candies and other confectionary products.
• Lead efforts in engineering research and development that improve efficiency and productivity with the company’s candy manufacturing processes.
• Regularly inspect production machinery and manufacturing processes to ensure proper mechanical functioning and safety.
• Consult with management regarding maintenance of production equipment currently used in the manufacturing processing and engineering feasibility regarding purchases of new production equipment.
• Develop short, intermediate, and long-term master production schedules on a weekly/monthly basis to achieve targeted inventory and work orders.
• Develop and maintain production planning models.
• Assist in the implementation of VSM for continuous improvement so the company can move from product focus to process focus.
• Define manufacturing feasibility (cost, quality, capacity, and manufacturing capabilities) for in-house items as well as co-packers/co-manufactures.
• Increase production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Create multifunctional teams to create standards for new processes.
• Ensure the proper FIFO/FEFO consumption of material.
• Coordinate inventory control and improve production cycles.

Requirements: Bachelor Science or foreign equivalent in Engineering or Project Management and 40 months of experience in job offered or project management.

Job Location: 155 West Malvern Ave, Suite B, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Email CV, Alfonso Porras, alfonso@sirwaltercandy.com