Business Excellence Manufacturing and Process Engineer II

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated 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:

Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe:

We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Position Overview:

As aBusiness Excellence Manufacturing and Process Engineer II, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence across high-speed food and beverage manufacturing lines. You will lead process optimization initiatives, support strategic equipment upgrades, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role requires a strong foundation in continuous improvement methodologies, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

* Lead cross-functional teams in the identification, development, and implementation of process improvements to enhance throughput, reduce waste, and ensure food safety compliance.

* Develop and standardize best practices for high-speed packaging and processing equipment, including sanitation protocols and changeover optimization.

* Analyze production data and KPIs to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement using Six Sigma and Lean tools.

* Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure equipment reliability and process consistency.

* Support capital projects, including equipment selection, vendor evaluation, and commissioning of new lines or automation systems.

* Mentor and train junior engineers and technicians on process engineering principles and continuous improvement tools.

* Maintain and update technical documentation, including SOPs, control plans, FMEAs, and process flow diagrams.

* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP) and internal quality standards.

Qualifications:

* Education:Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

* Experience:Minimum 4 years of experience in a high-speed food and beverage manufacturing environment.

* Proven expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher preferred), and process validation.

* Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., HACCP, GMP, SQF).

* Experience with OEE tracking, downtime analysis, and continuous improvement project leadership.

* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

* Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or off-shifts, to support production and project timelines.

* 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 either our Little Chute or 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.