Process Technology Manager

Barry Callebaut; Toluca; Presencial; MXN 1,454,000 - 1,818,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global confectionery company located in Toluca, Mexico, seeks a Process Technology Manager to oversee and manage processes for efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate has a technical degree, at least 5 years of experience in the food industry, and strong skills in process improvement methodologies. This role involves analyzing process requirements, leading improvement projects, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance productivity. Attractive benefits are offered within a flexible working environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Workplace flexibility

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Certification in process improvement methodologies such as TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma Belt would be a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to translate a concept into a workable manufacturing process.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze, develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Monitor and measure process performance and report on progress.

Conocimientos

Process improvement methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

SAP

Proficient in Excel

Educación

Degree in a technical discipline

MBA is an advantage

Herramientas

PowerPoint

Process mapping software

Descripción del empleo

About the role

The Process Technology Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Company's processes to ensure efficiency, productivity, and quality. The Process Technology Manager is responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing strategies to optimize business processes.

The Process Technology Manager ensures industrialization of new products (from industrial tests to final product), transference of products (from plant to plant), as well as supporting processes and manufacturing and quality teams.

Key responsibilities include

• Analyze, develop and implement process improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates and recommends new manufacturing technologies and techniques.
• Evaluates process requirements and feasibility for production to ensure on time deliveries and products within specs.
• Design and implement new processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Supports installation of new equipment and startups.
• Manage process documentation and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes.
• Train employees on new processes and procedures.
• Monitor and measure process performance and report on progress.
• Identify and mitigate process risks and issues.
• Lead process improvement projects from start to finish.
• Develop standard manufacturing procedures for existing products and process improvement projects scaled up to production. This includes all in-process and finished good specifications.
• Uploads, maintains and corrects PLC recipes (Maintains and optimizes process control recipes for manufacturing process).
• Participates as part of HACCP team.
• Advise on upscaling plans and implementations including complex blends.
• Assists Product Development in bench/pilot development of products and new introductions.
• Target optimization of key products that will drive efficiency and capacity for the plant.
• Provide support for the design and coordination of pilot plant experiments for customer investigations, process improvements and troubleshooting with the R&D team.
• Travel with sales team to key customers where process expertise is required.
• Review and approve all operations discrepancies and deviations.
  Works together with CI&TS on:
• Execution and follow up of industrial trials
• New products approval and transferences from/to other plants
• Evaluation and operational implementation of new raw/packing materials.

About you

• Degree in a technical discipline (Food, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.).
• A business degree or Masters in Business Administration is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel and visualization/presentation techniques, SAP and process mapping software.
• Certification in process improvement methodologies such as TPM, Lean or Six Sigma Belt would be a plus.
• Affinity and interest in industrial optimization and digital systems (e.g. MES, POKA, Data mining, PowerBI)
• Demonstrated ability to translate a concept into a workable manufacturing process.
• English (advanced level).
• Excellent understanding of process improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.