Requisition ID: 57762
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:
About the role
Due to exciting growth and development, we are on the lookout for a Process Engineer to join our Applied Health & Nutrition site in Carrigaline. This is an important role that will help make sure our processes can deliver on our future plans and expansion, as we continue to evolve in the biotechnology space.
You will be supporting process improvement, yield improvement, and contamination reduction across our plant.
With a focus on fermentation, microfiltration, separation, liquids blending, sterilization, and spray-drying, this is a fantastic opportunity to join an advanced and technical site.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
What you'll be doing
* To continually improve existing processes through the elimination of process variance & delivering a consistent yield & quality of product.
* To introduce new processes & technologies that are required for delivery of the enzyme business strategy & its profit targets.
* Develops & implements the site's process improvement program within an agreed timeframe.
* Maintains a broad knowledge of industry trends & shares this with other site functions to plan for enhancing the site's manufacturing capability.
* Specifies & selects manufacturing equipment & sets the standards for its operation of all existing & new processes.
* Optimisation of unit operations such as fermentation, filtration, spray-drying, and powders blending.
* Participates in process and equipment risk assessments in order to optimise engineering design, hygienic design, personnel safety, and environmental compliance.
* Support ongoing capital projects onsite.
* Identification and implementation of new technology and process technology innovation that will assist business improvement/development.
* Oversee contractors.
What you can bring to the role
* A relevant degree in a chemical or process engineering discipline. Other engineering disciplines will be considered provided a proven track record exists in process improvement.
* Significant experience in a similar role.
* Process engineering experience in the biotechnology, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical sector.
* Project management skills.
* Familiar with GMP; HACCP and Six Sigma.
* Have a good working knowledge of personal computers, MS Office, MS Project, CAD, and relational databases.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Ability to apply Engineering principles in practical application.
* Ability to apply continuous improvement principles.
What we can offer
In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate from your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
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