Fermentation Manager

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Institut Rosell-Lallemand Inc. in Memphis, TN seeks a Fermentation Production Supervisor to plan, coordinate, and optimize yeast fermentation processes. The role focuses on meeting sales orders, managing inventory, and delivering high-quality products on schedule.

You will lead a team, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure GMP, HACCP, and ISO compliance while driving continuous improvements in efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fermentation processes and equipment.
• Experience leading fermentation production teams.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate fermentation production to fulfill orders and meet inventory needs.
• Troubleshoot fermentation equipment to maximize quality and minimize downtime.
• Forecast production requirements and coordinate logistics accordingly.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials and reconcile outputs weekly.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate production staff; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement continuous process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Facilitate preventive maintenance with maintenance personnel.
• Serve as back-up for the Packaging Manager when needed.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to fermentation output.

Skills

Fermentation

Troubleshooting

Production scheduling

Leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Tools

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

ISO standards familiarity

Job description

PURPOSE: To plan, schedule, and coordinate Fermentation production activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver quality products in a timely fashion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of fermentation and the associated equipment for the growth, support, and harvesting of Baker’s Yeast.
• Provide technical expertise for the troubleshooting of fermentation production equipment to maximize quality and minimize downtime. Initiate maintenance activity through work orders, as needed.
• Forecast production requirements for liquid and fresh yeast orders to achieve an optimum utilization of labor resources and raw material inputs. Coordinate production and schedule logistics accordingly.
• Provide input for the annual facility budget. Operate within established budgetary guidelines. Oversee the reporting of fermentation production volume, labor hours, and inventory levels to ensure accuracy. Reconcile fermentation production output versus raw materials inputs on a weekly basis.
• Hire, train, develop, and evaluate fermentation production employees. Take corrective action, as necessary, in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy. Act as a communications liaison for plant management and production personnel. Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local labor regulations.
• Implement continuous process and equipment improvements to affect quality, efficiency, and production costs.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance activities through a coordinated effort with maintenance personnel to minimize lost production time.
• Maintain proper inventory levels and initiate orders for raw materials. Manage and control the fermentation department inventory. Investigate and resolve issues surrounding misplaced raw materials and/or product.
• Comply with applicable environmental regulations and participate in quality system programs, including GMP, HACCP, and ISO.
• Oversee the general housekeeping of the fermentation department through verification of the Master Cleaning Schedule.

OTHER FUNCTIONS (AS NEEDED):

• Serve as back-up for the Packaging Manager functions.
• Participate in the investigation of customer complaints.
• Provide direct supervision to plant personnel when assigned rotating “call” duty.