Process Support Specialist

Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc.•Eddyville, IA

17h•$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for research and plant support in the purification process. Directly responsible for assisting plant processes to improve yield, productivity and reduce costs in manufacturing. Maintaining quality systems, ensuring safety of team members and protection of environment.

Requirements

Two-year degree in bio-processing or related field required
2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing setting required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High degree of scientific and technical proficiency
Knowledge of Amino Acid production processes
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and familiarity with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ability to transfer technical knowledge to practical applications
Ability to design laboratory experiments for commercial plant scale up
Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing
Working knowledge of laboratory and analytical equipment

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in Engineering/Science related field preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize safe work habits and follow all policies and procedures
Make sound decisions while not compromising safety, environmental or quality standards
Complete/assist with audits as required and follow-up on any findings until corrected
Turn in any hazards as they are identified to get them corrected as soon as possible
Attend regularly scheduled training sessions to stay current on all compliance initiatives
Maintain integrity and reputation through compliance with state, federal and AJICO guidelines and regulations
Maintain ISO standards in all areas of work within the department
Assist in developing processes to improve product yield, productivity and reduce costs in manufacturing
Assist manufacturing staff in solving problems related to production systems with minimal guidance
Recommend new process formulas and technologies to achieve cost effectiveness and quality
Write experimental report and summaries
Utilize scientific theory and application towards the development of new products and processes
Design and scaling up of processes, instruments, and equipment from the laboratory stages of development to the pilot plant and manufacturing processes through process/engineering calculation
Research issues for stable operations in production site and take leadership to solve the problem
Collect, analyze, and utilize appropriate information to solve problems from inside/outside the plant or previous technical history
Identify and plan activities to be newly considered for supported stable operations and seek continuous improvement
Support to meet or exceed plant production technical targets including but not limited to productivity, yields and variable cost unit consumptions
Support the manufacturing plants in effective, thorough, prompt execution of investigations, CAPAs and troubleshooting of process deviations
Assists in the preparation of work instructions (WIs) and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide appropriate communication/documentation of projects/operations status to upper management
Ensure adequate PM for all lab equipment
Assist with planning, prioritizing, and assigning work within the department
Resolve problems and set deadlines to ensure timely completion of work
Collaborate with other departments within the company to accomplish tasks/goals as needed
Suggest/implement process improvement, cost down, or best practice ideas
Continually strive for increasing processing efficiencies
Complete 5S activities to keep the work area clean and organized