Manufacturing Performance Engineer
Full-Time
Collingswood, New Jersey
08/18/2026
Compensation: 125000.-135000. / Annually
Benefit Offered: YES
Our client, a nationwide provider of high-quality food products has an immediate opening for an experienced Manufacturing Performance Engineer, to join their winning team in Collingswood.
Our candidate of choice 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.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
KEY 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
WE OFFER:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Other ad hoc analysis related to the role. Please apply today for immediate consideration!
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