Fermentation Lead Operator

Envera LIC, LLC•West Goshen Township, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Envera LIC, LLC, part of the Lesaffre family, is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms for various industries. Envera manufactures bacteria solutions for Lesaffre Business Units and different market segments such as wastewater treatment, bioremediation, and cleaning solutions. The company is passionate about innovation and sustainability, believing in the potential of microorganisms to nourish and protect the planet.

Requirements

Proficiency in industrial fermentation operations for large-scale bacterial production, utilizing equipment such as fermenters, centrifuges, spray dryers, and CIP skids.
Fundamental troubleshooting skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills to comprehend process controls and automation.
Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate daily interactions with diverse teams within the organization.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Mindset of responsibility, organization, collaboration, and strong work ethic.
Leadership experience on a work team is necessary.
Industrial experience required.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft office tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Potential for growth in this hands-on biomanufacturing role.
Bachelor of Science in a related field is preferred, but not essential.
Ambition to master and improve fermentation department.

Responsibilities

Ensure SOPs are adhered to, documentation is filled out fully and correctly.
Lead by example, embodying strong work ethic, a level head, and good-natured professionalism.
Facilitate smooth handoffs of products and samples between Fermentation, QC, and Production teams.
Work with management to fix errors and improvise solutions.
Streamline workflow, ensure work areas are kept clean and organized, adapting to changing conditions on the floor while maintaining 5S standards.
Work closely with both Management and Maintenance teams, as well as contractors as necessary to advance department goals.
Prepare, batch, sterilize, monitor, and process production-scale fermenters. This includes media preparation, probe calibration, pH adjustment, batch sterilization/autoclaving, inoculum preparation, down-stream processing, etc. as directed by the Fermentation Supervisor.
Troubleshoot process and perform basic PM and repairs on equipment.
Assist with efforts in other departments when needed.
Maintain impeccable notes and logs.
Perform basic microbiological tests when the fermentations lab is not available.
Work well as a team with fermentation, lab, and maintenance personnel.
Step in for supervisors to lead operators during supervisors’ absence.
Shift work will be required.