Whey Technical Leader

Whey Technical Leader

Glanbia

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

The Opportunity

Monitors and Improves manufacturing processes. Support Whey Process Improvements and assistant in identifying and correcting operational losses. This permanent position will report to the Whey Plant Manager.

• Responsible for end-to-end process and plant optimization within the Whey Process.
• Act as Process SME and lead technical support for all production impacting issues.
• Responsible for the monitoring and sustainment of whey CIP’s.
• Working closely with Whey Plant Manager to ensure processes are delivering to the appropriate performance KPIs.
• Engage with stakeholders including Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and Production teams in the prioritization, development, design and testing of new or enhanced processes.
• Utilizing the relevant Change Control Systems, secure approval for implementing change (MOC Owner)
• Work with Production team to plan and execute agreed changes.
• Monitor MES KPI data for individual processes including reporting and trending of data.
• Utilize data insights to recommend interventions to drive performance.
• Troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities to enhance plant performance and drive KPI improvement.
• Ownership of process driven documentation including design, development and roll-out of Standard Operating Procedures, Process documentation (including log books) and training documentation
• Take leadership role in Change Control for specific processes.
• Engage with R&D teams to advise on pilot plant level trials and the upscaling of pilot plant trials to full scale commercial production.
• SME for site in relation to internal queries from other GN facilities with similar equipment and processes
• Actively engage in the upkeep, adjustment, and fine tuning of process related recipes throughout the year.
• Identify, oversee, and execute projects in relation to cost out value in targets for the Whey Department
• Keeps records in accordance with the good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses, and upholds the culture of MWC non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Ability to flex schedule, nights, weekends when directed by Plant Manager.
• Ability to cover shift rotations in the absence of Team Leader when assigned by Plant Manager
• Forklift and scissor lift certification and general maintenance knowledge is required.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and delegate assignments to others.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work

The opportunity will be based in St Johns MI.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.