Ventura Foods · 17 hours ago
Process Development & Engineering Manager
Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expVentura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. The Manager of Technical Services Process Engineering Services will manage the identification and development of new process technologies and support improvements to existing systems, ensuring responsiveness and timelines of processing projects.
Food ProcessingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Danielle (Tyler) Carson
Responsibilities
Helps to identify, manage, and recommend production processes for new and existing product technologies in the core categories (Shortenings, Oils, Margarines, Mayonnaise, Dressings, and Sauces) for the company as well as adjacent core categories. Will also include optimization of processes
Working closely with QA, Plant Operations, Engineering, and R&D teams, develops, and expands the capabilities for the company through planned research and testing at the bench, pilot plant, and manufacturing levels. This includes managing the 15-batch test run reviews for specification results, statistical analysis and finalizing formula specifications and processes
Along with cross-functional team members will identify strategic growth opportunities in processing technologies. Must manage and coordinate one or more major project activities that impact one or all of the Ventura Foods business channels. Included are: Foodservice, Industrial Ingredients, Consumer Products, and Export
Along with other technical managers participates with business groups in developing strategy to meet business goals as it relates to volume and variable margin expectations
Manages the identification, development, and application of new hypotheses and/or technologies that can affect core business capabilities or result in new competencies and/or opportunities. May include technical training to Operations, R&D, and Engineering staffs
Keeps abreast of current engineering and scientific developments in areas of interest. May recommend Patent action
Reviews and manages appropriate portion of budget as it relates to group function
Responsible for project tracking, documentation, and reporting as it relates to internal project launches. Verify processes for hand-offs to R&D and Mfg teams
Responsible for the development of project management and overall managerial capabilities for self and (if applicable) subordinates
May represent group, and/or company at industry events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science based field, or equivalent experience is required
7+ years combination of process engineering, commercialization, product development, pilot plant, project management or project engineering management experience is required
Ability to travel up to 20% is required
Experience in food manufacturing is a strong advantage
Knowledge and experience evaluating new technologies and business opportunities
Knowledge and skill in conducting basic projects/experiments
Knowledge of basic FDA and USDA regulatory guidelines, and other applicable industry standards
Proficient project management skills
Interpersonal skills
Supervisory skills
Ability to analyze different situations and adapt as required
Proficient with Microsoft Office, project timelines, verbal and written communication
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is highly preferred
Masters degree is preferred
Emulsion understanding is helpful
Experience partnering with R&D is desired
Pilot plant or plant production experience is a bonus
AutoCAD experience is desired
Continuous improvement or LSS experience or certification is a bonus
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Company
Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Mazer
Retired CEO and President
Bassam Fawaz
SVP & Chief Information Officer
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