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Process Development Senior Manager
Company | Agropur |
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Location | Mankato, MN, USA |
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Salary | $117400 – $146700 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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.