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About the Role

The Process Engineer is responsible for leading the optimization and implementation of projects designed to increase productivity and effectiveness. The successful candidate will enhance business processes to maintain efficiency, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and maximize profitability, while developing best practices and fostering sustainable cultural change. This position will be exposed to all areas of our business and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Optimize and document manufacturing processes through the entire supply chain, including procurement to payables, production operations, inventory management, and shipping.
Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
Interact with supervisors and workers to explore initiatives, ideas, and order progress.
Develop innovative solutions.
Research and purchase new manufacturing technology and prepare samples for study.
Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
Develop best practices to deliver process documentation using appropriate tools, ensuring it is user-friendly and accessible in English and Spanish.
Support shipping operations on/off-season to ensure order completion.
Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems.
Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process.
Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
Ensure projects are completed on time and financial budgets are followed.
Collect, record, and transcribe data.
Work with the compliance team to ensure business processes are adhered to, managing cost and time constraints.
Perform risk assessments.
Availability for flexible schedule changes based on business needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information or help as required.
Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a specialization in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience in process improvement and project management is a plus.
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, procedures, and quality.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Visio, Power BI).
Experience in process simulation.
Working knowledge of process engineering software packages.
Ability to present technical information using CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design.
Bilingual (English – Spanish) is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to perform bending, reaching, stretching, standing, and walking in various settings or environments.
Must be able to work in and around various settings, including office and outdoor agricultural facilities.
Must be able to work outdoors in fluctuating weather conditions, including exposure to sunlight, rain, wind, and temperature changes.
Tasks often involve manual labor or physical effort.
Requires direct contact with various plants, soil, and shipping materials and exposure to various dust, noise, and weather conditions.
All applicants must be work-authorized.
Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to employees.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Superior organizational, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Effective time management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules as needed.
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Tech Savvy
Cultivate Innovation

Location

Miami, Florida

Work Type

Onsite

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a specialization in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Company 401(k) with employer matching contributions
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
Telehealth - Medical and Mental Health Care
Medical Insurance
GAP Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (AFLAC)
Legal/ID Theft Protection plans
Professional development opportunities
Challenging and exciting work environment
Costa Farms Scholarship
Employee discounts on plants
On-site gym with showers
Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
Love Where You Work activities throughout the year

About the Company

Costa Farms is one of the world's largest horticultural growers, founded in Miami, Florida in 1961.
The company has grown from 30 acres to over 5,000 acres worldwide, with farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China.
Costa Farms employs nearly 6,000 people in various roles including engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, growers, and plant scientists.
The company values are H3: Humble, Hungry, and Hustling.
The mission is to be a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life.
Costa Farms grows more than 1,500 plant varieties and is driven by innovation, testing new plants and developing solutions to make plants easier for retailers and consumers.
The company continuously tests different ways of growing plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as part of their sustainability efforts.
Costa Farms cultivates plants and a winning culture, offering opportunities to learn and grow, collaboration with driven individuals, and a supportive team environment.
The company is committed to providing a diverse environment.

Equal Opportunity

Costa Farms is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.