Process Technologist: Production Optimization

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Charlotte, NC seeks a Process Technologist to drive production efficiency, yield, and quality through data-driven improvements across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and R&D to implement new processes, validations and optimization initiatives.

The role emphasizes GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance, SOP development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver measurable results in operational excellence and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of: Chemical, Food, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret process data and make data-driven recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production data, process trends and KPIs to identify improvements.
• Support optimization initiatives for efficiency, yield, quality, and throughput.
• Investigate deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process docs.
• Support process validation, cleaning validation, and new workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to production operations and troubleshooting.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend process/equipment improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Documentation & PM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/ Food/ Industrial/ Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

LHH in Charlotte, NC seeks a Process Technologist to drive production efficiency, yield, and quality through data-driven improvements across manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and R&D to implement new processes, validations and optimization initiatives.

The role emphasizes GMP/HACCP/SQF compliance, SOP development, and cross-functional teamwork to deliver measurable results in operational excellence and process optimization.