Full-Time

Process Engineer

Winland Foods

Winland Foods

501-1,000 employees

Global private-label and branded food manufacturer

Compensation Overview

$73k - $124k/yr

+ Bonus

Erie, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Process Engineering
Required Skills
Six Sigma
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  • 1 – 3 years of experience in an Engineering role or related discipline
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Understanding of safety and environmental standards.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on driving business growth and achieving KPIs.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working in a consumer-focused industry (retail, consumer goods, etc.) is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Analyze workflows and systems to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Support and measure adherence to continuous improvement systems (specifically Centerline, Clean Inspect Lubricate, Planned Maintenance, and Training).
  • Lead and participate in process improvement projects.
  • Monitor process performance using data and KPIs.
  • Conduct statistical analyses to ensure processes meet specifications and quality standards.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in a consumer-focused industry (retail, consumer goods, etc.) is preferred.

Winland Foods manufactures private label and branded food products for retailers, co-packers, and foodservice customers, with a range that includes pasta, sauces, dressings, syrups, jams, pie fillings, pita chips, and dry dinners. It produces items for both private-label programs and its own consumer brands, selling to mainstream grocers, big-box retailers, e-commerce platforms, and industrial customers, often through co-packing arrangements. The company operates with vertical integration and a broad network of facilities across North America and Europe, and in 2025 merged with La Doria to form Windoria, expanding global scale and supply-chain capabilities. Its goal is to meet growing demand for private-label foods by providing a wide manufactured portfolio and using Windoria’s platform to serve retailers and brands worldwide.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $38.5M St. Louis pasta expansion adds 25 jobs by fall 2026.
  • Vertically integrated supply chain serves retailers worldwide post-merger.
  • NAICS 311824 enables targeted government contracts for pasta mixes.

What critics are saying

  • Top-3 retailer loss eliminates 15-25% revenue in 12-24 months.
  • Windoria integration fails, destroying $500M synergy in 6-18 months.
  • Wheat price spike compresses margins 300-500bps in 6-12 months.

What makes Winland Foods unique

  • Winland Foods specializes in private label meal preparation like pasta and sauces.
  • Windoria merger with La Doria creates $4B sales group across 28 facilities.
  • Operates 17 facilities in US, Canada, Italy for global pasta brands.

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Health Insurance

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Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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Company News

Business Wire
Sep 19th, 2025
Windoria, A Global Food Manufacturing Champion, Is Born Through the Combination of Winland Foods and La Doria

Following the combination of two leading food manufacturers, U.S.-based Winland Foods and Italy-based La Doria, the Board of Directors of LDW Investment Top ...