Process Science Manager (Menstrie)

JR United Kingdom; Menstrie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Process Science Manager to lead their team in Menstrie. This role focuses on implementing best practices in fermentation processes, enhancing quality and sustainability across the production chain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in biotechnology and fermentation, with a passion for continuous improvement and process optimization. Join a forward-thinking organization where you can make a significant impact on the future of food and nutrition, driving excellence in production and fostering collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in Biotechnology, Applied Science, or Engineering.
• Strong communicator capable of translating complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead process science project delivery in collaboration with Operations.
• Continuous optimization and troubleshooting of existing processes.
• Oversight of production trials and technical analyses.

Skills

Fermentation Knowledge

Process Optimization

Biotechnology

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Applied Science

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Process Science Manager (Menstrie), Menstrie

Client: Kerry

Location: Menstrie, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We're currently looking to recruit a Process Science Manager to lead our Process Science team, implementing best-in-class Taste & Nutrition Fermented products.

The role will provide leadership and guidance to the Process Science team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement to portfolio performance and joining our Taste & Nutrition site in Menstrie, 40 miles from Edinburgh, Scotland.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of the production processes of Yeast fermentation and downstream extraction and enhance optimal operating points for quality, efficiency, sustainability (CO2e/kg), and energy along the entire value chain, including maturity assessments.

Key responsibilities

• In collaboration with Operations, Product Management, & R&D, align programs for process science project delivery
• Continuous process optimization and troubleshooting of existing processes through effective leadership and cross-functional engagement
• Active assessment of process trends, benchmarking, and science-led analysis of production processes to increase capacity, yield, and consistency
• Oversight of production trials including technical, qualitative, and commercial analyses
• Drive process control adherence to Gold reference standards
• Identify, establish, and implement new processes with the Innovation Leader
• Support process and plant designs for construction and commissioning of new production facilities
• Drive product and process validation of plant commissioning to ensure design and portfolio are fit for purpose
• Inform and support technology extension
• In collaboration with CI leads, develop operator and SME training programs and ongoing assessments
• Foster close and trusting cooperation with other stakeholders on site and across the Kerry Taste network, including external service providers

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum degree in Biotechnology, Applied Science, or Engineering
• Strong communicator capable of translating complex processes into simple messages
• Good knowledge in fermentation, preferably yeast production
• Professional experience within biotechnological or food manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of biotechnology and fermentation processes
• Competency in physiology and biochemistry
• Process knowledge in fermentation involving yeast extracts and active dry yeast
• Experience and interest in process optimization within large-scale manufacturing environments