Process Chemistry Manager, Beverage Manufacturing

1991 European Refreshments Unlimited Company; Wexford; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flavour Manufacturing Wexford, part of The Coca-Cola Company, is seeking a permanent Manager, Process Chemist for a multi-product facility in Wexford Town. You will lead process control, lab result evaluation, and manufacturing instruction issuance, while championing Quality and GMP across the plant.

Expect involvement in improvements and new product introductions with cross-functional teams. The role requires a third-level science degree and 4+ years in regulated process manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Chemistry or Applied Chemistry, chemical/process engineering
• 4+ years’ experience in a regulated process manufacturing environment (pharma, food & beverage, flavour, fragrance, FMCG)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Organic Chemistry and ability to interpret analytical results
• Experience/Knowledge of engineering principles and Beverage Technology
• Experience with Quality Systems Programs in GMP environments and external/internal audits
• Knowledge of New Product Introduction and Technology Transfer
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; proficient written and verbal communication
• Familiarity with SAP, batching systems and manufacturing software

Responsibilities

• Drive zero-defect culture with GMP and environmental standards
• Own manufacturing processes and provide instructions to operations
• Monitor control points and troubleshoot process issues
• Evaluate lab results to decide material disposition
• Develop/validate manufacturing processes to meet specs
• Define quality standards for packaging and production consumables
• Lead new ingredients, products, and technology transfer through commercialization
• Support continuous improvement and contingency planning

Skills

Process manufacturing

GMP knowledge

Quality systems

Analytical chemistry

SAP knowledge

Education

Science degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Batching Systems

Processing Equipment

Technical Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Flavour Manufacturing Wexford, part of The Coca-Cola Company, is seeking a permanent Manager, Process Chemist for a multi-product facility in Wexford Town. You will lead process control, lab result evaluation, and manufacturing instruction issuance, while championing Quality and GMP across the plant.

Expect involvement in improvements and new product introductions with cross-functional teams. The role requires a third-level science degree and 4+ years in regulated process manufacturing.