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Process Development Senior Manager

Process Development Senior Manager

CompanyAgropur
LocationMankato, MN, USA
Salary$117400 – $146700
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering or related field required.
  • Minimum seven (7) years of experience in process development, manufacturing, or R&D within the food, dairy, or ingredient industry required.
  • Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and overseeing large-scale projects required.
  • Strong background in process optimization, new product commercialization, and regulatory compliance required.
  • Experience in project management, process engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies required.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic initiatives that drive innovation, process efficiency, and continuous improvement in ingredient processing and manufacturing for US and Canada.
  • Provide expert guidance, governance, and project management leadership to ensure successful process optimization, new product commercialization, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Work closely with Executive Leadership, R&D, Operations, Engineering, and Quality.
  • Play a critical role in shaping technical strategies that enhance product quality, production efficiency, and business profitability.
  • Serve as a key influencer, providing strategic insights, operational improvement roadmaps, and execution oversight, ensuring that process development initiatives align with the company’s long-term goals.
  • Oversee multiple process development projects, ensuring timely execution, risk mitigation, and resource optimization while fostering a results-driven, science-based, and proactive culture.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.