Job Description
THE RAUCH FAMILY:
Grew up big but still small: founded in 1919 in Austria, we are a 4th generation family owned business. Our constant ambition for the highest quality made RAUCH what it is today – a worldwide leading beverage company.YOUR ROLE IN THE FAMILY:
Essential Functions: Project & Process Management
- Lead and manage improvement and technical projects from initiation to completion.
- Ensure projects meet operational goals and are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation and progress tracking.
- Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement & Technical Support
- Support the optimization of manufacturing systems, processes, and workflows across departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize best practices and procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for operations and co-packer partners.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and 5S discipline across the plant.
Deputy DDQA Key User Responsibilities
- Serve as the Deputy DDQA-related activities and user support.
- Maintain master data integrity and ensure accurate data capture within the DDQA system.
- Provide training, troubleshooting, and process guidance for system users.
- Partner with corporate and IT teams to support updates, enhancements, and issue resolution.
- Monitor data accuracy, consistency, and reporting within DDQA to ensure compliance and reliability.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all improvement activities comply with internal safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Support EHS and Quality teams in maintaining process control and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in risk assessments and implement preventive measures to minimize process risks.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with Launch, Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to support new product introductions and technical changes.
- Communicate project status, performance metrics, and improvement outcomes to leadership.
- Provide coaching and training to teams on new procedures and process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned by management
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR TO JOIN OUR FAMILY?
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Sciences, Food Engineering, or a related field, or master’s degree in food sciences or related studies; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proven experience in process improvement and project management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in SAP or equivalent business management systems.
- Experience with digital quality systems (e.g., DDQA, MES, ERP).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and work independently.
- Solid understanding of production, utilities, and quality processes.
Our Benefits:
- Employer with track record of success for over 100 years
- Safe job in expanding company with high US growth rate
- Flat hierarchies as well as a culture of trust
- Structured on-boarding and recognition of your talents
- Professional and on-the-job training plus experienced team
- Equal career opportunities in a leading beverage company
- Performance-oriented and competitive salary
- 401(k) Plan
- Group Health Benefits (medical, dental and vision)
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Paid Time off
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee of the Month
- Social Events
- Free Gym Membership
- Free Fresh Fruits every week
- Canteen with high quality meals and healthy food options
- RAUCH is exclusive producer of Red Bull. Come to work and you can drink as much as you want
- Modern production facilities and offices with high quality equipment and air-conditioned production halls
- Plenty of covered and uncovered parking spaces, motorcycle spaces and charging stations on site
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Works in a manufacturing environment
- While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to: talk, hear, reach with hands and arms, grasp, pick, lift, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions. The employee must frequently lift and /or move 50 pounds. The employee is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operate production machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach
- This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
- Must wear appropriate safety glasses, hearing protection, clothing, and footwear in appropriate areas and follow safety practices
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
About Rauch
That's RAUCH
Ever since our foundation in 1919, we have remained an Austrian family business for four generations now. Our motivated staff members and the constant strife for high quality form the basis for our success, making RAUCH not only a family friendly company but also one of the leading fruit juice producers in Europe.
Strategic Business Sections
In total, the RAUCH Group occupies three strategic business fields. Besides the production and sales of the RAUCH brands from HAPPY DAY to BRAVO, NATIVA and RAUCH ICETEA, RAUCH is also firmly established in the so-called business to business area.
Within this branch, the company RAUCH carries the role of a producer and sales company for international purchasers of fruit juice concentrates and half-finished products.
The third field concerns commissioned fillings. As a service provider, RAUCH fills for other producers of beverages with the proper high-tech filling installation for cans, PET (plastic) and glass bottles.