Process Development Manager

Process Development ManagerLynn Plant - Lynn, MA 01901OverviewSalary Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 SalaryDescriptionThe Process Development Manager is responsible for manufacturing leadership of the transition of new recipes into production, owning new product launches in production and providing support to ensure consistent product quality through the products lifecycle, working collaboratively with members of the Process Development, Operations, Culinary, QA and Procurement teams. The site Process Development Technologist will be a direct reportRole and ResponsibilitiesNew Product DevelopmentManagement & development of local process teamDevelops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipmentCollaborate with Culinary Team on all new recipes for local factory to ensure capabilities and product expectations are presented properly to our customers Highlight risks from a manufacturing and quality aspect to be brought to entire cross functional teamResponsible for full approval of recipes from Culinary Team to move forward to factory trialsManufacturing formula management, delegating R&D recipes transition to factory ready manufacturing recipes with Senior Technologist Recipe Scale up, Written Procedures for all Manual Kettles in multiple languages, & Recipe Management creation for all kettle typesDirect Process Team for all work on Pre-Production Trials, Launches to ensure recipe scale up is successfulAssures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.Monitor product yields of new launches & trials to further assess risks of new and up coming projectsMaintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.Change ManagementAssist Culinary in evaluation of alternate or substitute ingredientsSupport the cross functional team with proposed product changes through trials and updating systems as neededMake recommendations for equipment improvements or investmentsOptimizationSupport process team in all Product & Process Optimization projectsWork with cross functional teams to ensure all projects are approved by each department.Work with sales, process, & QA teams to investigate customer complaints & provide feedback for the customer.Organize testing, done by team, on the products as needed and provide solutions for recurring issues. Create Gold standard photo standardsAs A Leader Within the Kettle Cuisine Team You Are Expected To:Model and support Kettle's Core Values and safety cultureManage performance of all team membersBuild a strong, committed, and collaborative teamDevelop individual team members & their careersConduct annual reviews and PDPs for all direct team membersCreate a culture of accountability & performanceDrive a focus on quality and continuous improvementPlan work, track results and resolve variancesQualifications and ExperienceMinimum of 5-8 years in process management in the food manufacturing industryBachelor's Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related fieldMust be familiar with a variety of food technologies, practices and procedures.Strong business and financial acumenStrong Excel skillsStrong data management skillsRequired AttributesExcellent written communication skillsCustomer-Centric thinkerStrong leadership & management skillsCreative problem solving skills