Process Technology Manager

Barry Callebaut • Eddystone, PA

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About The Position

As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the Process Technology Manager is accountable for process performance, process capability, and technology optimization across the manufacturing site. The role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement teams to strengthen process capability, improve product quality, reduce variability, and drive operational excellence. It plays a critical role in building technical capability, implementing new technologies, and fostering a data-driven manufacturing culture that supports sustainable business performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Process, Chemical, Food, Mechanical, or Biochemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in continuous process manufacturing.
• At least 5 years leading process engineering, manufacturing technology, process excellence, or operational excellence functions.
• Experience within food, ingredients, chemical, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in root cause analysis, OEE improvement, waste elimination, yield optimization, and process capability development.
• Demonstrated ability to scale processes from pilot or laboratory environments to full industrial production.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, manufacturing systems (MES, CMMS, scheduling tools), and data analytics platforms such as Power BI.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and change management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Fluent English communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% as required.

Nice To Haves

• Proven success implementing SPC programs, Cp/Cpk monitoring systems, DOE methodologies, process control plans, and statistical process management systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, SPC certification, ISA process control training, or data analytics certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead site accountability for process performance, process capability, and process technology improvements across all manufacturing operations.
• Establish and maintain process operating standards, SOPs, and process capability monitoring systems to ensure consistent execution and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and day-to-day operational support to manufacturing teams, driving process stability and continuous improvement.
• Implement SPC methodologies, Cp/Cpk monitoring, and data-driven control systems to reduce variation and improve process reliability.
• Oversee optimization of manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Partner with Engineering and Technical teams to commission new equipment, enhance existing technologies, and support automation initiatives including robotics, AI, and IoT solutions.
• Lead New Product Introductions (NPI), Product Transfers (PTF), and innovation projects in collaboration with R&D and Innovation teams.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities, enabling proactive decision-making and performance gains.
• Drive process mapping, recipe optimization, energy reduction initiatives, and quality risk mitigation activities across the site.
• Manage SAP formulation data accuracy and support SKU rationalization efforts.
• Coach and develop Process Engineers and technical teams while building process ownership and technical capability throughout the organization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation package.
• Workplace flexibility.
• Personal and professional growth within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
• Inclusive workplace and diversity initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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