Process Owner

Role summary

Process Owner is a role at SUGAR FOODS LLC in Villa Rica, Georgia, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-13. Salary: USD 65,000–70,000 per year. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Process Owner

Company

SUGAR FOODS LLC

Location

Villa Rica, Georgia, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 65,000–70,000 per year

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-13

Job description

Job Title: Process Owner

Position Location: Villa Rica, GA

Reports To: Ops Manager

About the Company

Sugar Foods LLC is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, Massachusetts, California, and Mexico. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts.

The Sugar Foods Way

At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner.

Position Summary for Process Owner

This position will report to the Ops Manager and will own the centerline management of its respective area (cell). Working with others, this role will be responsible for driving continuous improvement that will allow us to deliver our mission statement, Customer is King. The Process Owner is expected to develop the operating teams’ technical understanding and mastery of process control. He / She will be the centerline owner and loss analysis owner for the line/cell.

Job Responsibilities of Process Owner

Utilize engineering principles, scientific methods, and knowledge of manufacturing systems to develop process solutions that both solve existing production line needs and create new opportunities. The individual in this role will:

Facilitate Line Loss Analysis

Own the Centerline Management for the Cell

Lead the process to identify Centerline targets and document standards

Develop control strategies to enable operators to respond to out-of-control situations

Own the data systems and drive continuous improvement of line data

Analyze line data to identify and prioritize loss elimination opportunities

Lead root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the line/cell

Coach the operators on Centerline execution and problem-solving skills

Continually develop knowledge of the process to assist in enhancing the production, consistency and quality of products on the line

Ensure the operation, from an equipment standpoint, is safety compliant

Assist with research, evaluation, pilot studies, and make recommendations

Lead projects to achieve operational and quality optimization

Participate in cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, R&D, Supply Chain, etc.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university

Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals. Preferred hands-on and understanding of food processing.

1-3 years of engineering experience

Experience working with cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks and adjust priorities as necessary

Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications

Sugar Foods Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of Sugar Foods Corporation is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.