Process Science CI

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.

About the role

The Process Sciences department is responsible for the following main functions: Supporting manufacturing operations by assisting with investigations, performing technical evaluations, statistical control of the process, design of experiments and improvements implementation. The candidate will work closely with the Process Science Manager to successfully deliver projects within time, schedule and budget. 

Key responsibilities

• The candidate will be responsible for supporting scientific investigations related to enzyme manufacturing processes along with a team of technologist & production staff to assure that scientific investigations are planned and coordinated cross-functionally and executed effectively.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and provide timely solutions to ensure smooth manufacturing operations.
• The candidate will co-ordinate with project leads & R&D department to ensure new fermentation process are scaled up and transferred to Tlalnepantla site. 
• Improve upstream and downstream process efficiency by using six sigma tools.
• Report feedback and generate monthly and annual yield reports for fermentation, liquids and powders.
• Liaise with site functions – supply chain, planning, food safety, QC, Operations and Regulatory Affairs to support the process transfer to Tlalnepantla site.
• Lead major process investigations to determine root cause and support the implementation of CAPAs. 
• Provide technical training on process and technology areas as required by the project.
• Lead the optimization for various parameters in upstream and downstream processes such as media and feed strategies, cell culture scale-up and primary recovery processes.
• Evaluate and optimize processes to enhance yield, productivity and product quality.
• Interact with external, vendors, and partners and assist in technology transfer.
• Presents experimental results/ new projects at department meetings.
• Take lead on HACCP and biosafety review meetings.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum of a B.Sc., B.E. or M.Sc./M.Eng. Degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Process Engineering or equivalent; equivalent defined as a Biotechnology or Industrial Chemistry Degree with a large element of biotechnology in the curriculum.
• Minimum 5 to 10 yrs. of work experience in Biotechnology/ Food /Pharma industries in process development or process engineering.
• Significant expertise with Microbial Fermentation (Yeast, Bacterial and Fungal)
• Lean Six Sigma certification would be an advantage. 
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills necessary to interface with and influence all levels of the organisation with the ability to lead people and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and writing communication skills to provide project updates and recommendations through issuing presentations and technical reports.
• Proven problem-solving ability, project management skills, including leading cross functional teams and balancing multiple project assignments.
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practise) work experience is preferred.
• To be considered for this position, the candidate must be flexible, as he or she may be required to work outside of normal business hours. 
• Advance level of English, able to present reports and keep a professional conversation, as multiple meetings will be held in the language.