Purpose of the role:
To contribute to the growth & profitability of Griffith Foods Europe by playing a leading role in our S&D processes development and manufacturing capabilities (both cooking and packaging), to ensure consistency among manufacturing sites and enhancing its efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the assessment and execution of all S&D process innovation.
• Leads process capability building programs across the category and into local teams.
• Unique regional point of contact for Engineering teams and CAPEX discussions related to S&D.
• Actively participates in & works with Global and Regional process teams to assess and if needed enable the delivery of regional projects.
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• Instigate & develop relationships with external technology partners, to facilitate the implementation of the Purpose Driven Strategy with specific focus on Sustainability and Health & Nutrition impact of processes.
• Communicates internally with all necessary functions to exchange technical information & to enable adherence to project timelines.
• Collaborate with R&D and innovation teams to introduce new technologies and processes to improve the efficiency and sustainability of S&D production.
• Conduct research into industry trends, new equipment, and ingredient technologies to maintain a competitive edge.
• GPE R&D ambassador for all regional S&D projects to evaluate and implement continuous improvement initiatives in terms of energy efficiency, waste reduction, and raw material optimization, and make sure no project overlaps happen.
• Risk assessment team member, to input all processes related changes.
• Maintain detailed documentation of process parameters, testing results, and modifications for reference and regulatory purposes.
• Support local operations for relevant technical issues by identifying root causes and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Communicate technical information to both internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with relevant experience
• 7 years' experience or more in a similar role
• Has a passion for food technology, an eye for detail, and extensive experience in food processing, ideally within savory sauces or similar products.
• Works with independence, exercising ingenuity and judgment in the approach to and accomplishment of key technology projects.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and timelines.
• Demonstrates strong technical, problem solving and leadership skills to approach complex projects.
• Has a strong understanding of thermal processing, emulsion technology, ingredient functionality, and equipment used in sauce manufacturing.
• Is proficient in using process control systems (Ex.AZO) and analytical tools for process monitoring and improvement.
• Is familiar with food safety regulations, HACCP, and GMP in a food production setting.