Pilot Plant Team Leader: Food Safety & Process Innovation

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company contributions

Job summary

Lamb Weston is seeking a Pilot Plant Team Leader in Richland, WA to direct and coordinate all pilot plant activities, including daily processing, packaging, and safety responsibilities. You will mentor technicians, interface with development scientists, and uphold GMP and food-safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and a proactive, results-driven mindset with experience in potato processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Process Quality Certification preferred.
• 5+ years of potato processing experience required.
• Good understanding of current plant processing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities in the pilot plant, including daily processing and large-scale productions.
• Interface with product development scientists and schedule technicians.
• Ensure on-time delivery of work and equipment readiness.
• Maintain GMP compliance and sanitary environment for producing food products.
• Assist in training personnel with focus on safety and quality programs.
• Support the Quality Specialist with food safety programs and allergen management.
• Track ingredients, packages and products; monitor metrics and performance.

Skills

Potato processing

People motivation

Training

Urgency & action

Problem solving

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

GMP understanding

Project planning

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Quality certification

Job description

Lamb Weston is seeking a Pilot Plant Team Leader in Richland, WA to direct and coordinate all pilot plant activities, including daily processing, packaging, and safety responsibilities. You will mentor technicians, interface with development scientists, and uphold GMP and food-safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, training ability, and a proactive, results-driven mindset with experience in potato processing.