Process Development & Engineering Manager

Location:

Saginaw, TX, US, 76131

The Manager of Technical Services Process Engineering Services is required to manage the identification, development, verification and success criteria for new process technologies, and to support improvements to existing process systems. This person will coordinate efforts between technical groups, Operations, QA, Engineering, and Senior Management, and other internal and/or customers, and our external customers. The manager ensures responsiveness and timelines of processing projects and management of support to meet and/or exceed our customers expectations.

Will play a lead role along with other technical groups and Engineering to drive strategy as it relates to processing, and innovation to significantly grow business.

The ideal candidate lives in or around Ontario, CA or Fort Worth, TX.

• Helps to identify, manage, and recommend production processes for new and existing product technologies in the core categories (Shortenings, Oils, Margarines, Mayonnaise, Dressings, and Sauces) for the company as well as adjacent core categories. Will also include optimization of processes.
• Working closely with QA, Plant Operations, Engineering, and R&D teams, develops, and expands the capabilities for the company through planned research and testing at the bench, pilot plant, and manufacturing levels. This includes managing the 15-batch test run reviews for specification results, statistical analysis and finalizing formula specifications and processes.
• Along with cross-functional team members will identify strategic growth opportunities in processing technologies. Must manage and coordinate one or more major project activities that impact one or all of the Ventura Foods business channels. Included are:
  Food service, Industrial Ingredients, Consumer Products, and Export.
• Along with other technical managers participates with business groups in developing strategy to meet business goals as it relates to volume and variable margin expectations.
• Manages the identification, development, and application of new hypotheses and/or technologies that can affect core business capabilities or result in new competencies and/or opportunities. May include technical training to Operations, R&D, and Engineering staffs.
• Keeps abreast of current engineering and scientific developments in areas of interest. May recommend Patent action.
• Reviews and manages appropriate portion of budget as it relates to group function.
• Responsible for project tracking, documentation, and reporting as it relates to internal project launches. Verify processes for hand-offs to R&D and Mfg teams.
• Responsible for the development of project management and overall managerial capabilities for self and (if applicable) subordinates.
• May represent group, and/or company at industry events.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science based field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 7+ years combination of process engineering, commercialization, product development, pilot plant, project management or project engineering management experience is required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% is required.
• Ideal candidate lives in or around Ontario, CA or Fort Worth, TX.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a strong advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is highly preferred.
• Masters degree is preferred.
• Emulsion understanding is helpful.
• Experience partnering with R&D is desired.
• Pilot plant or plant production experience is a bonus.
• AutoCAD experience is desired.
• Continuous improvement or LSS experience or certification is a bonus.

• Knowledge and experience evaluating new technologies and business opportunities.
• Knowledge and skill in conducting basic projects/experiments.
• Knowledge of basic FDA and USDA regulatory guidelines, and other applicable industry standards.
• Proficient project management skills. Interpersonal skills. Supervisory skills.
• Ability to analyze different situations and adapt as required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, project timelines, verbal and written communication.

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