Senior Process Engineering Manager: Innovation & Transfer

JobCubby; West Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Health & dental plan

Generous family leave policy

401K

Job summary

Glanbia is hiring a Process Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional projects across multiple manufacturing sites, driving process and technology improvements. You will mentor teams, support customer needs, and oversee transfer/validation of new products and equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Based in West Haven, CT, the role emphasizes operational excellence, collaboration with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance, and delivering profitable outcomes through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in process engineering/improvement, data analysis, and/or solids handling.
• 4+ years of experience managing people/teams.
• Ability to interpret technical literature, drawings, schematics, and procedures; write clear reports and documentation.
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills (define problems, analyze data, and draw sound conclusions).
• Experience tracking, trending, and interpreting process data.
• Basic understanding of controls (PLC), sensors, and electrical components.
• Proficient with standard business tools (email, Word, Excel, databases); statistical programming is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and delegate effectively.
• Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions.
• Leadership skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Process improvement mindset; Six Sigma/GPS (DMAIC) experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance (cGMP, GRAS, HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects across one or more manufacturing sites; resolve operational/quality issues.
• Drive process, product, and technology improvements; provide technical leadership.
• Develop team capability through training and mentoring; support customer needs.
• Partner cross-functionally to deliver safe, compliant, profitable outcomes.
• Focus on process improvement, operational readiness, technical transfer and validation.
• Lead and prioritize projects based on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and risk.
• Identify opportunities to increase customer value and profitability.
• Provide technical guidance to site teams and contribute to objectives.
• Diagnose issues with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance; implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and execute projects independently or collaboratively.
• Support product sampling and in-plant trials with proper sanitary practices.
• Communicate industry trends to site leadership and PSM.
• Scope/assess feasibility for new projects; support commissioning and validation.
• Coordinate plant qualifications of new components, materials, ingredients, and processes.
• Coach and develop technical teams through training and knowledge sharing.
• Drive Operational Excellence by standardizing best practices across sites.
• Lead technical transfers of new products, processes, and equipment into operations.
• Align with QA and plant leadership on cleaning protocols, microbiological quality, sanitation.
• Partner with Supply Chain to meet GN expectations; promote a safety-first culture.
• Provide product oversight for quality, sensory, and functional performance.
• Resolve issues with Quality; reduce customer complaints.
• Lead clear, timely communication within Technical Services and with site stakeholders.
• Support capital projects with key financial considerations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Fluent in English

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering / Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC controls

Sensors

Electrical components

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Glanbia is hiring a Process Engineering Manager to lead cross-functional projects across multiple manufacturing sites, driving process and technology improvements. You will mentor teams, support customer needs, and oversee transfer/validation of new products and equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Based in West Haven, CT, the role emphasizes operational excellence, collaboration with R&D, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance, and delivering profitable outcomes through