Process Optimization Specialist

4 weeks ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States International Flavors & Fragrances Full time
Job Summary
A successful candidate will provide process improvement and troubleshooting support to the manufacturing operation in Madison. This role is instrumental in analyzing data, developing and implementing process improvements, and working with the manufacturing staff and vendors to specify process equipment for capital plans.

Key Responsibilities:
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot and resolve issues to support and improve efficiency and safety of the manufacturing operation.
• Build proficiency in plant Automation and Process Control systems.
• Participate in PSM Process and lead ownership of PSM element(s).
• Report monthly KPI metrics for the Manufacturing Technology (MT) group for ongoing projects.
• Participate in capital investment projects as a Technology team member.
• Monitor process performance in the facility.
• Design and execute experiments to improve process performance.
• Support new product and technology introductions to the plant.
• Execute detailed projects covering technical aspects of manufacturing.
• Monitor and report on process performance trends, product cost and operational logistics.
• Conduct cost, material and efficiency studies and learning/understanding the impact to the business.
• Lead project teams, where appropriate.
• Lead all process documentation updates for industrialized processes including, but not limited to batch sheets, training documents, SOPs, etc.
• Design and develop operations protocols, processing equipment installations and plant upgrades.
• Develop technical assumptions and ongoing analysis of cost and performance.
• Act in compliance with all company policies including, but not limited to: Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMPs, Dietary Supplements, and HACCP-HARPC.
• Responsible for adherence to all quality systems including: ISO 22000 Food Safety and NSF Dietary Supplements with an understanding of IFF Corporate Quality policies and procedures.

Requirements:
• BS degree in Bio-process, Bio-chemical, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial (or related) engineering.
• 2+ years' experience in process engineering within a plant setting (food/pharma industry is a plus).
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or knowledge of methodologies is a plus.
• Able to travel 10% of the time.
• Must have process design expertise, e.g. calculation of material and energy balances, equipment specification, facility layout design.
• Automation and Process Control experience is highly desired.
• Applied working knowledge of fermentation and downstream processing technology. Experience with Lactic acid bacteria and Anaerobics a plus.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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