Process Science Manager

Kerry; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

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

We'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 responsibilities

• In 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 ongoing assessment.
• Close and trusting co-operation with other stakeholders on site and across the Kerry Taste network including external service providers.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum 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 environment.