Process Developer

Job Title: Process Developer
Duration: 15 + Months (Could go beyond)
Scope: Hands-on / In-plant resource to help in the commissioning and qualification of new processing lines and equipment in a meat manufacturing facility that produces consumer packaged goods
Abilities
o Quickly learn and understand key parameters of unit processes within the production line
o Experiment with and translate how adjustments to processing parameters affect finished product quality attributes
o Provide direction and instructions to line technicians in order to complete key aspects of technical testing plans (data collection, control schemes, etc)
o Analyze and interpret data in real-time to guide process adjustments
o Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues on the plant floor
o Effectively communicate learnings, challenges, and risks to multi-disciplinary team
o Incorporate feedback/input from all levels (plant floor, engineers, managers) to come to optimal processing parameters
o Quickly learn and understand general parameters of processes within the production line
o Complete key aspects of technical testing plans (data collection, control schemes, etc)
o Work under the direction of R&D Process Leads and Unit operation technical experts
o Troubleshoot equipment and processing issues on the plant floor
o Effectively communicate learnings, challenges, and risks to multi-disciplinary team
o Incorporate feedback/input from all levels (plant floor, engineers, managers)
Additional General/Technical Skills:

• Able to work well in a team environment
• Strong communication (written / verbal) and influencing skills
• Manage multiple assignments/tasks concurrently
• Strong organization, leadership, and project management skills
• Commercialization & Plant Operations Experience
• Commercialization & Plant Trial Experience

Will be creating Commissioning guides
Primary location – October – march – Kirksville, MO
April to end 2017 - Davenport, IA

Requirements:

BS degree in Engineering
5+ years engineering experience
o 4-year degree in engineering, food science, or related field preferred
o Ability to travel 80% to Midwest locations
Preferences:
o Experience with CPG companies, meat processing, and in-plant commercialization
o Plant floor experience highly preferred
o Must have advanced Excel skills – analyzing, graphing charts, v-look ups.
o This position will accommodate 24 hour coverage, candidates will split time or rotate 1st 8AM-8PM and or 2nd shift 8PM -8AM
Demonstrated ability and potential to progress to a leadership position within the organization
commissioning of new product lines and relocating existing product lines.
Must have experience working in a plant environment (CPG and plant floor experience strongly preferred)
To know more about this position, please contact:
Ujjwal Mane
973-805-7557
ujjwal.mane(at)collabera.com