Position Title: Food Scientist Pilot Plant & Production Support
Location: Hugoton KS Onsite
Type: Fulltime
What Youll Do
- Pilot Plant Operations
- Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials in coordination with R&D project leads.
- Prepare platform and equipment configurations for trials.
- Manage raw material and packaging inventory for pilot activities.
- Support trial execution including troubleshooting and post-trial cleaning (CIP).
- Collect format and analyze trial data from acquisition systems.
- Maintain hygiene safety and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
- Production Support & Industrial Implementation
- Support commissioning new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications.
- Collaborate with R&D Quality Engineering and Operations to ensure smooth product scale-up.
- Participate in factory audits and assist in identifying optimization opportunities.
- Monitor product quality and consistency during production runs and assist in root cause analysis.
- Continuous Improvement & Documentation
- Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs.
- Help update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety.
- Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades or investments.
Training & Collaboration
- Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols.
- Participate in team development activities and technical workshops.
- Support cross-functional collaboration for product launches and renovations.
About You
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemical Engineering Bioprocessing or related field OR 5 years of experience in food manufacturing operations
- Internship or academic experience in pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred
- Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design
- Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Position Title: Food Scientist Pilot Plant & Production Support Location: Hugoton KS OnsiteType: Fulltime What Youll Do Pilot Plant OperationsAssist in planning and executing pilot plant trials in coordination with R&D project leads.Prepare platform and equipment configurations for trials.Manage r...
Position Title: Food Scientist Pilot Plant & Production Support
Location: Hugoton KS Onsite
Type: Fulltime
What Youll Do
- Pilot Plant Operations
- Assist in planning and executing pilot plant trials in coordination with R&D project leads.
- Prepare platform and equipment configurations for trials.
- Manage raw material and packaging inventory for pilot activities.
- Support trial execution including troubleshooting and post-trial cleaning (CIP).
- Collect format and analyze trial data from acquisition systems.
- Maintain hygiene safety and first-level maintenance of pilot plant equipment.
- Production Support & Industrial Implementation
- Support commissioning new production lines by verifying process parameters and product specifications.
- Collaborate with R&D Quality Engineering and Operations to ensure smooth product scale-up.
- Participate in factory audits and assist in identifying optimization opportunities.
- Monitor product quality and consistency during production runs and assist in root cause analysis.
- Continuous Improvement & Documentation
- Contribute to shop floor improvement initiatives focused on performance KPIs.
- Help update SOPs and maintain documentation related to pilot plant operations and safety.
- Stay current with food processing technologies and propose equipment upgrades or investments.
Training & Collaboration
- Assist in training interns and temporary staff on pilot plant procedures and safety protocols.
- Participate in team development activities and technical workshops.
- Support cross-functional collaboration for product launches and renovations.
About You
- Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemical Engineering Bioprocessing or related field OR 5 years of experience in food manufacturing operations
- Internship or academic experience in pilot plant or food manufacturing preferred
- Basic understanding of food processing equipment and hygienic design
- Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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