Pilot Plant Supervisor

Lauridsen Group•Ankeny, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pilot Plant Supervisor oversees the APC pilot plant. In this role, he/she will be responsible for the APC pilot plant experimental execution, equipment maintenance, and training of personnel to safely operate the pilot plant.

Requirements

Understand principles and application of reactors, continuous centrifuges, membrane systems and spray dryers.
General knowledge of food sciences, biology, microbiology and basic chemistry.
Good understanding of food/Feed processing principles.
Interpretation and communication of product analytical data.
Strong trouble shooting skills.
Proven proactive approach.
Comfortable making autonomous decisions.
Works well in a team environment.
Knowledge of basic statistics.
Knowledge of basic analytical techniques commonly used in quality control labs for food and animal feed (protein, ash, moisture, etc.).
Able to work flexible hours and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
Project Management.
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft office.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Plan the pilot plant trials program according to project priority.
Ensure the supply of required equipment, raw materials and packaging to meet business needs.
Prepare Pilot plant trial test plans.
Make sure that the different trials are done according to the test plans and/or modify test plans as required.
Ensure samples are obtained properly, identified and analyzed according to the test plan.
Manage the different trials and save all the important data and parameters from the different projects conducted in the Pilot Plant.
Properly save and store the pilot plant raw data.
Assure that a final report is provided for each trial conducted in the Pilot Plant.
Maintain preventative maintenance schedule and ensure items are completed on time.
Supervise cleaning and proper organization of all APC common areas.
Ensure all APC equipment is maintained in good working order.
Continuous improvement of SOP’s related to safety and efficiency.
Ensure that common reagents and consumables are generally available in the Pilot Plant.
Responsible for training LAB associates, to safely operate the pilot equipment.
Provide Coaching to individual team members to foster an excellent safety culture.
To write, up dated and maintain the working procedures for the different equipment as required.
Supervise direct reports.
Management of assigned projects.
Equipment commissioning.
Provide technical opinion to the Management for review and recommend changes in the productive process and recommend effective solutions for different problems that could affect the technical departments.
Perform various tasks as assigned.