Responsibilities

Develop and optimize new and existing manufacturing processes for scalability, repeatability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Facilitate technology transfer from lab/pilot scale to full production, ensuring robust implementation.
Serve as the primary liaison between R&D, production, and shop floor personnel, translating technical requirements and facilitating process improvements.
Monitor, analyze, and report on process performance, quality metrics, and yields; recommend and implement improvements.
Lead and participate in troubleshooting operational or technical issues on the shop floor; drive problem-solving efforts.
Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, FG specifications and work instructions to ensure clarity and compliance.
Analyse raw material quality & performance against batch to batch & seasonal variations & create a data bank to ensure consistency in FG.
Train operators and technical staff on new processes, tools, and technologies introduced to the shop floor.
Ensure adherence to quality, environmental, and safety regulations within all process operations.
Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.

Qualifications

Bachelors or masters degree in food technology / food science/ food engineering or related field.
5 to 7 years of relevant experience in process engineering, technology transfer, or manufacturing operations; experience in R&D-to-production roles is desirable with Packaging understanding.
Experience of existing technologies like Thermal Processing, Frozen formed Foods, Hot fill, Sauces & Emulsion, Seasonings, Raw Material Handling, SQA, Industrial Engineering (Min 2 of our existing lines).
Proficiency with process analysis/statistics software (e.g., Minitab, JMP, Excel) and exposure to digital manufacturing systems is desired.
Professional certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher), or similar frameworks (preferred).

Required Skills

Technical and Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of manufacturing process engineering, equipment, and technology relevant to the industry.
Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills; adept at using data and statistical methods. (6-sigma tools)
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to interact with diverse teams (R&D, production, shop floor, Supply and Equipment suppliers).
Project Management: Effective at managing projects, including timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
Hands-On Approach: Comfortable working on the shop floor and directly engaging with the processes and people.
Adaptability: Flexible to handle rapidly changing technologies or priorities in a dynamic production environment and keep updating to latest technological developments.
Invest time upgrading the processes to make plant and product more sustainable.

Preferred Skills

Physical presence on the shop floor for a significant portion of work hours More than 70 80 % of the time.
A willingness to work flexible hours or shifts as needed to support production and technology transfer activities.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Proven record of delivering process improvements, solving production problems, and driving cross-departmental collaboration.
Excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Senior Process Engineer