Manufacturing Process Specialist

As a Manufacturing Process Specialist, you will play a critical role in providing technical expertise and process support for highly automated Extraction processes. Leveraging your in-depth knowledge of advanced blending, steam distillation, membrane filtration, evaporation systems, and other automated production technologies, you will drive innovation, improve process capabilities, and ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Ownership: Demonstrate strong ownership and proactive stewardship of highly automated Extraction processes by driving performance improvements, maintaining reliability, and aligning with organizational goals.
• Technical Support: Deliver robust technical support for automated production systems by identifying root causes of process deviations, resolving complex production issues, and ensuring compliance with cGMPs and safety regulations.
• Process Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize advanced data analytics and control systems to monitor critical process parameters, respond to trends, and implement improvements to enhance automation efficiency, process stability, and product quality.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to identify and implement process improvements, including the integration of new technologies, automation upgrades, and optimization of existing systems.
• Lean Manufacturing: Drive process efficiency and waste reduction by applying Lean principles and tools, identifying bottlenecks, and enhancing production flow to achieve operational excellence.
• Root Cause Analysis & CAPA: Conduct detailed investigations of process deviations or equipment performance issues and develop comprehensive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurrence.
• Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including OSHA standards, cGMP regulations, and environmental sustainability goals. Support internal and external audits and maintain inspection readiness.
• Knowledge Transfer & Collaboration: Act as a technical resource, sharing expertise and best practices with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality. Facilitate alignment and drive effective collaboration.
• Safety & Quality Leadership: Model and reinforce a "safety-first, quality-always" mindset, promoting a culture of operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Process Technology, Food Science, Food Microbiology or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in automated Extraction processes, including steam distillation, membrane filtration, evaporation, and pilot plant operations.
• Proficient understanding of highly automated systems, process control technologies, and operational excellence methodologies in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and experience implementing Lean tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• In-depth knowledge of cGMPs, OSHA safety standards, and environmental compliance relevant to automated production.
• ability to analyze complex production data, identify trends, and apply systematic problem-solving to drive sustainable improvements.
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects, with the ability to influence outcomes and align cross-disciplinary teams toward common objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support process rollouts, inspections, or other business requirements.

Salary Range: 61,765.95 - 92,648.92

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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