Technologist, PPI
Core
Support R&D activities including trials, start-ups, and process development for new products, packaging, and raw materials in the petcare industry.
Role type
Process Technologist (R&D)
Builds
Pilot and factory-scale processes for petcare products
Domain
Food Science / Petcare Manufacturing
Required skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, Lean Thinking, Value-Added Engineering, HACCP/Risk Assessment, process capability evaluation, scale-up support
Preferred skills
Multi-site experience, Mechanical/Chemical/Food Process Engineering background, creative problem solving
Technologies
SPC systems, statistical analysis tools
Responsibilities
Support line trials and process capability evaluations; analyze SPC data to quantify process parameters; implement scalable operating specifications; provide SPC system support to Supply and Quality teams; pursue process improvement opportunities to reduce waste and energy usage; participate in FMOS meetings and daily quality cuttings; manage minor projects and technician resources.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC