Process Technologist/ Process Engineer - Powders
Company: Dairy Farmers of America
Location: Zumbrota
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Under direction of the Plant Manager, conduct process related
initiatives in support of the manufacturing plant. Be responsible
for the optimization and innovation of products and processes,
including the commercialization of new products and the maintenance
of existing products and processes. Support other plants in the
area based on priority. Provide technical support to cross
functional teams working on (strategic) capital projects.Job Duties
and Responsibilities:Execute process improvement initiatives
related to Spray Drying and its related processes. Focus on product
quality, formulation management, yield improvement and reduction of
lossesBuild collaborative relationship with research and
development (R&D) scientists and the Technical Services team.--
Understand production processes and flag any potential problems to
R&D scientist at early development statesScale-up line
extension products (e.g., process modifications, alternate
packaging, enhanced functional properties)Scale-up production runs
of new products, new processes as handed off by R&DDevelop
written instructions for scale-up trials to be handed off to
operations teamsFinalize product documentation including
specificationsAssist in asset evaluationAssist in mass balance
verification related to strategic projectsValidate new
equipment/process during new equipment
installation/commissioningMaintain products and processes including
secondary ingredient supplier validationIdentify rework
opportunities and acceptable usage levelsIdentify and validate
alternate ingredientsIdentify and implement cost savings related to
process, materials, and packagingIdentify and implement yield
improvementsIdentify and commission alternate asset
utilizationUtilize analytical skills to collect and analyze data
from multiple sourcesExhibit flexibility and adaptability with
scheduling and travel when working on multiple projectsProvide
routine verbal and written updates on status of projects and
initiativesActively promote safe work behaviors and hold oneself
accountable for following safety rules and regulationsThe
requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of
responsibilities, duties, and skills required.--Other duties may be
assigned.
Keywords: Dairy Farmers of America, Burnsville , Process Technologist/ Process Engineer - Powders, Engineering , Zumbrota, Minnesota
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