Pilot Plant Coordinator

The Purpose of the Pilot Plant Coordinator Position is to support the New Product Development team by ensuring the accurate release of the daily Pilot Plant schedule coordinating raw material inventory movements and executing key operational programs including sanitation calibration and preventive maintenance. The role also provides flexible technical coverage across cooking unitizing and sanitation tasks to maintain smooth Pilot Plant operations. This position is responsible for facilitating the Sampling process in NPD ensuring availability of Raw Materials for the Pilot Plant ensuring completion of routine maintenance schedules sanitation schedules and calibration/ verification activities.

Key Accountabilities:

Release accurate production documentation

Coordinate inventory activities including removal of obsolete materials weekly stock transfers and ad-hoc inventory movements as needed.

Oversee preventive maintenance calibration and calibration verification activities in the E-Maint system.

Coordinate execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) during shift operations including water sampling equipment cleaning validation swabs glass and brittle plastic audits and participation in rotational GMP audits.

Conduct Critical Control Point (CCP) reviews in the capacity of a PCQI.

Serve as flexible operational support (FLEX) for cooking unitizing and shipping/receiving functions as needed.

Fundamental Requirements:

Education / Training:

HS Diploma minimum relevant experience

HACCP Certification a plus

PCQI Certification a plus

Knowledge / Professional Experience:

5 years relevant experience in a like position

SAP experience is a MUST

Good computer skills

Ability to work in fast paced and challenging environment.

Position in not a remote working position

AGRANA Fruit is the global leader in delivering healthy and delicious fruit solutions in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. We partner with our customers to develop innovative products across multiple categories including refrigerated & frozen dairy bakery and food service. Our team of experts are passionate about the wonderful world of food and meeting the needs of consumers around the world.

Agrana Fruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered by Agrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested email us at or apply today!