We're a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; and grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement.
We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 850 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector - agriculture!
Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com
What your day looks like:
POSITION SUMMARY:
This individual is responsible to continually monitor and evaluate all aspects of the feed manufacturing process. Based on proactive findings, the Capital Process Engineer recommends, plans, implements, and evaluates programs designed to produce a cost-efficient quality feed. This position will lead key projects as determined by the Chief Engineer.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Ensure all feed & ingredient processing is of acceptable quality at each facility (SBM, Mash, Pellets, Crumbs, moisture, nutritional consistency, ship to manufacture, etc.)
Own the Wenger System SOP's; if processes are not in place create them. If they are weak, work closely with the Mill Managers to implement them and ensure accountability for consistent results
Facilitate/Coordinate Project Team to go paperless at each facility
Apply engineering techniques in the analysis of existing production lines from receiving ingredients to finished feed to provide safe and efficient manufacturing systems that meet quality and cost expectations
Continually improve the efficiencies and cost of mill manufacturing systems.
Be actively involved in the development and implementation of long-term improvement programs
Participate when requested in incident investigation and non-conformance issues
Initiate and cost justify equipment and modifications to the production process in response to equipment performance and product quality issues
Maintain a high level of equipment reliability working closely with maintenance and mill personnel
In coordination with mill leadership provide training to production personnel and implement standard operating procedures
Update Mill Fact sheets based on process and equipment changes facilitated by process changes or CAPEX projects
Provide and maintain process flow diagrams and Site drawings.
Stay abreast of new production and equipment processes through contact with universities, vendors and related industry manufacturers
Assist and prepare reports and analytics of data and research to support theories and justify change
Prepare ROI and business case analysis for suggested improvement efforts
Assist with design and implementation of CAPEX proposals and projects when requested
Other Activities
Timely and accurate completion of tasks are critical success measures for the position.
Address errors, problems and complaints within scope of authority
Perform other duties as determined by the Chief Engineer
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, automation) or related field required
Minimum of 10 years' production/manufacturing related experience, OR an equivalent combination of related post-graduate education and/or experience preferred
Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
Agriculture, feed/food experience is preferred
Must possess valid drivers license.
Strong problem solving and project management skills
Strong technical and analytical aptitude
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
Proficient written communication skills in business correspondence and other required documents; can present numerical data effectively
Strong oral communication skills: speaks clearly and persuasively; listens effectively; obtains clarification; conveys information and ideas in understandable terms at all levels of the organization and through proper channels; participates in meetings; responds well to questions
Solid mathematical skills and background
Take ownership and accountability for mistakes, correct and learn from them and have the ability to progress forward
Strong planning and organizing skills: using time efficiently; adapting to changes in the work environment; managing competing demands and changing approach or method to best fit the situation
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs
Commitment to develop and support a safe culture
Demonstrates Wenger's Core Values
In addition to our more traditional benefits, we also offer great perks and numerous resources for professional development and team building:
Promotional opportunities
Rewards and recognition programs
Robust onboarding and training program
Employee Discount Programs (Perks at Work)
Employee referral program
Encouraging and collaborative culture
What our benefits are:
Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
For all full-time members:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.
The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Job Post Date: 09/05/25
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