Industrial Product Development Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Specialist to play a key role in our supply chain, working with talented and passionate teams to get our trusted products to people all over the world safely and efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop and implement global supply strategies, negotiate and manage supplier relationships, or lead new product development initiatives.

• Develop and implement global supply strategies to meet business objectives.
• Negotiate and manage supplier relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Lead new product development initiatives from concept to launch, including process development, pilot-scale trials, and plant-scale manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support process development activities at site for NPD and productivity initiatives.
• Lead and conduct trials from pilot scale to plant scale for raw materials, formulations, processes in Wet process and Spray drying process in Milk/Infant formula manufacturing plant.
• Perform studies, development and qualifications ensuring the final product meets target physical properties, meets its functionality, cost, manufacturability, and the total product meet desired consumer acceptance metrics, regulatory requirements, environmental issues and sustainability, storage, transport, and distribution conditions.
• Maintain all formulation, operating parameters and manufacturing systems records at the site using tools like OPTIVA, GWINS & SAP.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operation to ensure product quality and efficiency.
• Support commissioning, qualification, validation plant equipment in defined scope in capital projects to support innovation and supply chain initiatives.
• Drive structured problem analysis and design of experiment, to provide statistically based solutions to product and process development.
• Effectively communicate technical topics to key stakeholders, management and team members to influence decisions. Facilitate partnerships with key stakeholders on formulation, specification, equipment, and process changes.
• Develop the process knowledge of operators and others on site so that producing a quality product is seen as everyone's responsibility.
• Builddrapport and interact effectively with employees at all levels, enabling continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or B.S. in Engineering or Dairy/Food technology.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in Nutrition/food/pharmaceutical/beverage manufacturing industry in R&D, QA, or production functions,
• Preferably with at least 1 year experience as Process Engineer operating key process technologies related to milk powder manufacturing or nutrition industry such as dry blending and packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to scale up and economically viable industrial scale manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge and hands-on MS office, OPTIVA, GWINS and SAP.
• Experience in trouble shooting related to key unit operations and processes in food manufacturing.
• Experience in qualifying and commissioning of food processing equipment.
• Experience in Dry powder blending, powder conveying is an advantage.

At our company, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has something unique to bring to the table, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also prioritize professional development, providing opportunities for training, education, and career advancement.

Our company culture prioritizes work-life balance, recognizing that our employees' well-being is essential to their success. We encourage open communication, collaboration, and teamwork, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.