Process Technology Manager

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop standard manufacturing procedures for existing products and process improvement projects scaled up to production. This includes all in-process and finished good specifications.
• Advise on upscaling plans and implementations including complex blends.
• Maintains and optimizes process control recipes used in the manufacture of Proteins.
• Assists Product Development in bench/pilot development of products and new introductions.
• Proposes continuous improvement projects in the manufacturing processes and develops plans to implement.
• Provide technical support with TSS.
• Target optimization of key products that will drive efficiency and capacity for the plant.
• Provide support for the design and coordination of pilot plant experiments for NPI, customer investigations, process improvements and troubleshooting with the R&D team.
• Travel with sales team to key customers where process expertise is required.
• Review and approve all operations discrepancies and deviations. 
• Responsible for transfer of products in and out of the Norwich facility to other Kerry or non-Kerry production sites.
• May be required to handle hazardous waste (internal training provided).

Qualifications and skills

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum BS in related sciences or process engineering.
• Familiar with statistics and process control systems.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in the pharmaceutical or pharmaceutical ingredients industry with strong understanding of current good manufacturing practices (cGMP’s).

SKILLS:

• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work and achieve results under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently, without direct supervision as well as work in a team environment
• Able to translate a concept into a workable manufacturing process.
   

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $89,175 to $134,984 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc.  In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).