Process Engineer/Chemist

Vibrant Ingredients • Eustis, FL

50d

About The Position

Vibrant Ingredients seeks a highly skilled, detail-oriented Process Engineer/Chemist to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the quality and consistency of Vibrant’s products.

Requirements

• Science degree or higher (preferably in Food Science/Chemistry/Engineering) from a reputable school
• Proven track record of success in the Food industry in process optimization.
• Good understanding of processes and related changes in food ingredients
• Good knowledge of variety of manufacturing processes such as fermentation, extraction, drying of ingredients
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Highly established project management skills including MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• > 10 years’ experience in the Food Industry with a proven track record of improving process performance, product quality & operational outcomes.
• Experience and knowledge of a wide range of process technologies: Biological and Fermentation technologies, Natural Extraction including Spinning Cone, Drying technologies including vacuum drying. Separation & Fractionation technologies.
• Excellent technical execution and project management skills
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Well-developed communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing lines to identify process inefficiencies. Redefine processing parameters to maximize raw material utilization, yield and minimize cost.
• Utilize Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control to model manufacturing variables and establish optimal operational windows for critical processes.
• Partner with continuous improvement teams to minimize product loss, improve quality and consistency, optimize sanitation cycles, and reduce energy consumption.
• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts for recurring process deviations, batch failures, or out-of-specification products. Implement robust Corrective and Preventive Actions to permanently eliminate process variability.
• Oversee the optimization phase of new product introductions, transforming pilot-scale formulas into highly efficient, repeatable commercial-scale processes. Define and validate key process indicators.
• Collaborate with operations team to update and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect optimized processing methods, ensuring seamless adoption by plant operators.
• Manage and drive projects to a successful outcome.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior