Process & Product Improvement Manager Specialty Fats - Groot-Bijgaarden, België - Puratos Zrt.

Puratos Zrt.

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Groot-Bijgaarden, België

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Geplaatst door:

Sophie Dubois

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Beschrijving

As process & product improvement manager your challenge will be to support the growth of the Specialty Fats (SpF) category within our Plant-Based solutions range.

You will be able to implement the strategy & priorities for R&D support on process & product improvement in the producing facilities worldwide and you will globally implement SpF technology through standardization, continuous expertise building and sharing on SpF processing and equipment, supporting start-up & rehaul of SpF production lines.

You are the R&D Specialty Fats process expert and you will promote the exchange of knowledge within the business unit and our global community.

You will have the opportunity to manage a team of 3 direct reports.

Key Accountabilities

Management of Specialty Fats technology & processes

Implement the strategy and priorities on technology, Process & Product Improvement projects and support the global sourcing strategy
Identify local resources, capabilities & training needs related to R&D and processing
Ensure continuous expertise building on process & equipment through collaborations, partnerships with Universities, suppliers & through internal learnings
Ensure complete documentation on learnings & expertise and build centralized training tools. Share throughout the (global) community. Lead the annual Specialty fats Global Seminar and ensure training of newcomers in worldwide production sites
Pilot Plants management: Belgian Operations and identify needs in producing countries
Single point of contact to support Operations/Quality & to collaborate with crossfunctional teams

Lean implementation of technology through standardization

Define and implement standardized and harmonized process & technology for hiqh quality standards on the SpF category worldwide
Develop and implement standardized R&D methods, procedures, processes, best practices,in the different producing countries.
Lead projects on business unit level and support to implement in production facilities (new/improved analytical methods, on line QC, )

Process and product Improvement

Support PPI, assuring high constant quality in collaboration with local R&D managers
Implementation of Strategic Products on industrial lines, support local R&D for new products and handover of validated formulations/procedures

Customer & market support

Provide support on product development for customer/market projects
Support customer visits for business development, business at risk protection and technical support
Visit Markets and be actively involved in local benchmarking

Implementation of best fitting production lines

Support in definition and implementation of (new) technology and/or equipment in production facilities in function of capacity/technology & business needs
Support and followup the capex planning
Commissioning of new equipment/line: Provide technical and R&D support in the startup of new production lines, line rehaul, capacity extensions and acquisitions
Supplier and technology validation
Support to define the standardized production lines
Contribute to projects to validate alternative suppliers for existing equipment and equipment suppliers for new technologies

Technology watch - Build expertise & network in Speciality Fats area

Monitor new equipment/process technologies and propose new solutions
Build expertise & network in the processing area creating an active network of high commercial value for customers, machine suppliers & researchers in the international Puratos R&D community
Contribute to technology and/or process innovation projects and supplier's partnerships, in collaboration with GRS and/or other BU's

Who are we looking for?

You have a master degree in bioengineering or you have a similar background
You have a solid experience in process & product improvement in the fats and oils industry
You are a strong communicator and you love to network in an international context
Your approach to leadership is one of collaboration and open communication
You are able to work in a matrix organization and to create impact in a nonhierarchical setting
You thrive in a collaborative setting
You have a passion for food and a handson mentality
You are fluent in English and French. Dutch is a plus
You are willing to travel up to 35%

Why should you join Puratos?

We will welcome you in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key.

You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

Meal vouchers (8€/day)
Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
13th month pay
Company car
Minimum 5 training days per year
Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?
Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more t