Glanbia · 15 hours ago
Process Engineer
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expGlanbia is a better nutrition company focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. In this role, you will serve as the go-to expert for process troubleshooting, product performance, and manufacturing optimization for Colostrum sites, leading efforts to boost throughput, yield, and product quality while supporting new product development and commercial scale-ups.
Dietary SupplementsNutrition
Hiring Manager
Maria Munoz, SHRM CP
Responsibilities
Technical support and problem-solving on colostrum production and product performance issues in all three colostrum production plants
Liaise with PSM, Ops, Engineering, Finance, R&D, etc. to drive strategic improvements across the three colostrum sites
Lead process optimization to drive throughput, yield, and quality improvement in all three colostrum plants
Coordinate with PSM on NPD for new and current product qualification and commercial scale-up to expand our core business and present innovative ideas to our customers to increase margin
Work with plant management to identify process-related problems and root causes, with emphasis on providing solutions and improvements
Implement, troubleshoot, and monitor plant processes, including innovations, cost reductions, yield, waste, and loss
Liaise with production, R&D, and quality assurance/control to ensure common objectives are agreed and achieved
Utilize statistical analysis to assist in resolving food chemistry and food microbiology issues
Identify issues and conduct in-process research, including technical research to develop process innovations
Interpret, provide statistical analysis of technical data, and create reports to drive solutions for business priorities
Liaise with PSM, Engineering, Finance, etc, on applicable CAPEX project-related functions as needed. Assist in process design, project document review, Voice of the Customer, Success Criteria development, and other project-related areas
Assist in CIP validations and in resolving plant sanitation issues in a timely manner
Identify improvement opportunities and work with the controls team for automation and instrumentation to improve overall operational efficiency, promote quality, safety, and cost savings
Ensure optimization of cleaning systems to minimize loss, improve quality, and overall control of chemical products and water
Lead and support cost savings projects, including costs related to chemicals, water, time/hours, and energy saving projects, as part of overall CIP and sanitation costing
Keep abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices and provide recommendations
Develop familiarity with ingredients/process aids and their functions. Work with daily operations to optimize the usage of these ingredients
Participate in cross-functional teams that evaluate and implement novel manufacturing technology and processes in commercial processes to increase process robustness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the engineering field with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in a production, technical, or R&D environment required
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
Creativity, self-motivation, and innovation
Willingness and ability to participate in and lead team problem-solving activities
Ability to understand and speak in technical terms and be able to challenge current processes & theories while forming solutions in a practical and technical manner
Ability to travel to and conduct trials and provide technical support at different GN sites
Preferred
Dairy/Food Science experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
Health & dental plan
Competitive salary
401K
Company
Glanbia
Glanbia is a global nutrition company focused on dairy and performance nutrition products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Clearway Capital
2022-04-21Post Ipo Equity
1988-05-10IPO
Leadership Team
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Sue Sweem
Chief Human Resources Officer
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