What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Scientist II, Jonesboro position at Post Consumer Brands?
OVERVIEW:
- Frontline technical resource for sustaining and improving ingredient and product performance as well as KPI results for safety, quality, yield, rates, and efficiencies.
- Provide technical support and validation for products when implementing new formulas, ingredients, processes, and equipment.
- Improving and sustaining finished product identity at the plant level.
- Plant representative & consultant for product and process changes including new formulas, ingredients, processes, and equipment.
- Plant coordinator for commercialization of changes to existing products.
- Support, implement, and maintain food safety, food safety culture, and quality practices as required through SQF.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Subject matter expert accountable for training our technical resources and operators on ingredient and product functionality, as well as the manufacturing process.
- Identify and sharing of best practices across sites to improve product, process, and ingredient efficiencies.
- Identifying and leading formula, ingredient, or process changes to improve and optimize manufacturing efficiencies and costs.
- Generate and update work instructions for production processes as required.
- Advise on process safety issues and support safety improvements.
- Provide daily support to sustain current product & process performance targets for safety, quality, yield, rate, and efficiency.
- Support validation of process and product parameter changes at the plant level (e.g., equipment, process, or product related).
- Plant coordination for commercialization of new products & corporate cost savings projects.
- Responsible for improving product quality and consistency at the plant level or across plants.
- Responsible for updating, maintaining, and conducting analysis at the plant level to support daily manufacturing.
REQUIREMENTS
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Must have strong analytical skills and sound business judgment including demonstrated problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills.
- Ability to influence, mentor and coach to get results through others.
- Organizes and manages projects; interacts, supports, facilitates, and leads multi-functional work teams; leads teams to consensus; strong negotiation skills.
- Demonstrates a passion for safety. Able to maintain a respectful and safe work environment.
- Results driven for being the low-cost producer and supporting company growth strategies.
- Communicates a compelling vision and inspired sense of purpose. Talks about the possibilities and is optimistic. Creates strong morale and spirit within team.
- Solves complex problems and prioritizes actions in a timely manner. Probes all sources for answers and can quickly sense what will help resolve issues.
- Establish clear directions and set stretching objectives. Lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner and brings out the best in people through leveraging their strengths.
- Speaks candidly and provides constructive feedback in a professional manner.
- Able to build strong and diverse relationships across the business groups they partner with. Supports and fosters change.
EDUCATION:
Minimum of a 4-year degree in food science, engineering, or other technical degree.
EXPERIENCE:
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Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing related experience in food manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, or process engineering and/or process development.
- Experience in the food industry or consumer products is preferred.