Hello potential future Oatly employee. It’s us, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden back 25 or so years ago and has since expanded to the U.S. where we’ve continued growing at a rate such that we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the oatmilk flowing.

Sustainability, health, and transparency are the core values that guide everything we do. Basically, we exist to help people live a healthier life without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process, and to change the food system for the better. We drive that change through the power of oats and through a significant reduction in cow’s milk consumption. If any of this resonates with you, then maybe you’d like to work for Oatly, too. Now onto the formal stuff.

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our factory team in Millville, NJ. This onsite role will be responsible for supporting and enabling the business by delivering engineering work, meeting set targets, aligned with the overall Sustainable Supply chain strategy and global standards.

Here are the things we want to hire you to do:

• Engineer process improvement work to execute and improve efficiency and loss reduction for Millville assets to improve cost, sustainability, safety, quality, work environment and more
• Drive continuous improvement activities for people and food safety, process improvements, machine availability and loss reduction
• Collaborate with the network of site organizations in the US and with global engineering, global quality and supply functions and external partners and engineering suppliers
• Assist the quality function to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Optimizing utility requirements for best efficiency and sustainability
• Quantify and improve long term capacity and OEE
• Prepare, modify and maintain flow diagrams and P&ID’s as well as equipment, instrumentation and production specifications
• Develop SOP’s and operating manuals, train personnel
• Provide our CAPEX and innovation projects with necessary documentation such as; flow sheet diagrams, functional descriptions, technical specifications, 2D layouts etc.
• Provide technical support to the R&D and Operations teams during product scale-up and troubleshooting process related activities
• Track and present process performance at daily site meetings
• Plan, facilitate and lead in the execution of process improvements
• Contribute to the site objectives by coaching and educating colleagues in the use of continuous improvement methods and tools and the overall production process
• Use SCADA systems and other digital solutions necessary to trends to improve the production process and reduce losses
• Be involved in relevant CAPEX projects. Guarding the interests of the factory and setting yearly targets related to safety, training, maintenance (AM/PM), manuals/SOPs
• Assisting maintenance team in implementing process improvements

Here are the things we think you need to be successful in this role:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree of Science in Engineering (Food, Biotech, Mechanical, Chemical or similar) supply chain or a related discipline
• TPM Pillar knowledge
• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment within food or beverage processing industry/packaging industry
• Previous leadership experience is a plus
• 3-5 years of continuous improvement, 2D CAD, 3D CAD , Six Sigman LEAN and TPM are preferred as well as commissioning, validation and start-up process testing
• 3-5 years of food processing components ( milling, piping, pumps, valves, separators) and instrumentation (pressure level, temperature, hygienic design)
• 3-5 years of utility optimization (steam, refrigeration, water)
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics D365 is a huge plus;
• Experience in Microsoft applications for reporting, Excel skills required;
• High degree of initiative and ownership, attention to detail, and stick-to-it-iveness;
• Good mathematical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
• Willingness to accept new responsibilities and challenges;
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects;

• Ability to repeat motions that may include use of the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and standing or sitting for prolonged periods (average 8-12 hours)
• Ability to read, write & speak English specific to work instructions, including but not limited to safety practices.

And here’s another list of qualities we think make a good Oatly team member:

• You feel connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
• You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success – we believe strongly in building a culture of individual accountability and ownership and need partners that can embrace that mentality
• You are ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand leveraging your experience to deliver amazing results and build an outstanding company
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit in that you’re comfortable with ambiguity and are energized by the process of building something lasting from the ground up
• You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

Another bulleted list felt redundant, so we wrote this long sentence with all the ways we sweeten the deal to work with us, like providing 20 days paid vacation, really great benefits, genuinely great coworkers who want to see the company and each other succeed, and a start-up vibe with an established company history.

The salary for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location.  Our good faith estimate for base salary is $95,000-$110,000.

Our team is available to support you through the hiring process with reasonable accommodations to enable a barrier-free interview experience. We will maintain candidate privacy and confidentiality to enable an unbiased and equitable experience. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or special need, please contact Re.Droge@oatly.com.

Oatly is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.