About KerryKerry 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 roleWe're currently looking to recruit a Process Science Manager to lead our Process Science team, implementing best-in-class Taste & Nutrition Fermented products.
The role will provide leadership and guidance to the Process Science team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement to portfolio performance and joining our Taste & Nutrition site in Menstrie, 40 miles from Edinburgh Heritage City, Scotland
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the production processes of Yeast fermentation and downstream extraction and enhance optimal operating points for quality, efficiency, Sustainability (Co2e/kg) and energy along the entire value chain, including maturity assessments.
Key responsibilitiesIn collaboration with Operations, Product Management,& RD&A align program for process science project delivery
Continuous process optimization and troubleshooting of existing processes through effective leadership and cross -functional engagement
Active assessment in process trends, benchmarking e.g. science led analysis of production processes with the aim of increasing capacity, yield, consistency
Oversight of production trials including technical, qualitative and commercial analyses
Drive process control adherence to Gold reference
Identification, establishment and implementation of new processes with the Innovation Leader
Support process and plant designs for construction and commissioning of new production facilities
Drive product and process validation of plant commissioning to ensure design and portfolio are fit for purpose
Inform & support technology extension
In Collaboration with CI leads, develop operator & SME training programs and on-going assessment
Close and trusting co-operation with other stakeholders on site and across the Kerry Taste network including external service providers
Qualifications and skillsMinimum degree in Biotechnology/ Applied science or Engineering
Strong communicator, who can translate complex processes into a simple message
Good knowledge in the field of fermentation (preferably yeast production)
Professional experience within biotechnological or food manufacturing environment
Knowledge of biotechnology / fermentation processes
Competency in physiology, biochemistry
Process knowledge in fermentation processes involving yeast extracts & active dry yeast
Experience and interest in process optimization within a large-scale manufacturing environmentTPBN1_UKTJ