Team Lead, Glucose (m/f/d)

Your Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in one or more of the following areas: chemical or mechanical engineering technologies, stationary engineering, or formal education in chemistry or related plant operations technology.
  
• A minimum of 2-5 years professional experience within a food or chemical manufacturing industry.
  
• Leadership abilities in food manufacturing, chemical manufacturing or related industry.
  
• Adept in Microsoft Office and SAP.
  
• Experience with DCS or similar process control equipment.
  
• Skillful and adaptable decision-maker, using critical analysis techniques on available information.
  
• Ability to implement change and motivate continuous improvement.
  
• Self-motivated to learn and gain a deeper understanding of plant processes from 1st principles.
  
• This position requires the ability to perform tasks that are essential to safe and effective operation within a manufacturing environment, including:
  
• Standing and walking for extended periods during production activities.
  
• Bending, lifting, and carrying materials or equipment up to 23 kg/50 lbs using proper techniques.
  
• Safely navigating stairs, ladders, and occasionally working in confined spaces, as required by operational needs.

Your Tasks:

• As part of the Leadership Group, manage Safety and Quality Assurance Programs.
  
• Maintain compliance with all health & safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
  
• Uphold the achievement of safety targets.
  
• Ensure the products delivered meet or exceed established quality requirements.
  
• Safeguard food safety, meeting all requirements.
  
• Oversee the training and performance of Production Technicians.
  
• Drive the achievement of budgeted production volumes.
  
• Manage process control for Wet Milling, Co-Product Processing, Enzymatic Glucose Refining and Royal Production for continuous operations.
  
• Implement practical continuous improvement (kaizen) initiatives to improve safety, operating results, and sustainability.
  
• Ensure department is "audit ready" at all times; inclusive of Housekeeping, Kaizen and FSSC.
  
• Communicate effectively within the Glucose Management Team and through interdepartmental collaboration.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

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