Sr Manager - Dairy Technical Services

Senior Manager - Dairy Technical Services

Glanbia  

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

The Opportunity 

In this role, you will provide support through quality assurance, innovation, and technological improvements to our cheese, whey, and food manufacturing processes. Your primary focus will be on product and process improvements, creating superior products with exceptional quality and functional properties. This permanent, full-time position will report to the Sr. Director – Technical Services. Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:   

• Drive innovation, problem-solving, and act as an internal consultant.
• Collaborate with plant management to identify and resolve process-related issues, emphasizing new processes and technologies.
• Implement, troubleshoot, and monitor plant processes, including innovations, cost reductions, yield, waste, and loss.
• Liaise with production, R&D, and quality assurance/control to ensure common objectives are met.
• Resolve food chemistry and microbiology issues.
• Conduct in-process research and develop process innovations.
• Manage both short-term and long-term implementation and improvement projects.
• Provide statistical analysis of technical data and create reports.
• Develop new specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new products and processes.
• Promote safety and comply with EH&S policies and procedures.
• Lead and manage process support and the development of new manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with plant operations and engineering to commercialize and scale new products.
• Provide plant sanitation procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Optimize cleaning systems to minimize loss and enhance control of chemicals, products, and water.
• Assist in scaling up new products/processes and conduct plant trials.
• Provide technical support and new product commercialization at co-manufacturing plants.
• Facilitate and execute in-plant testing of new products ensuring full validation and operational readiness.
• Establish clear roles and responsibilities for team members and grow their skills and capabilities.
• Lead focused improvement teams and manage projects independently or in a team environment.
• Ensure full technical transfer of new products, processes, and equipment into operations.
• Integrate key financial factors into all decision-making.

 The Skills you will bring to the team

• Master’s degree in food science/technology, chemical engineering, or related field and eight years practical experience and/or training in relevant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage direct reports.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Understanding of process improvement and quality improvement concepts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety policies and practices.
• Overnight travel up to 40% by land and/or air.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

This position is based out of Twin Falls, Idaho. The successful candidate must have the ability to travel to various locations within Idaho as well as other locations throughout the United States. Travel requirements may include site visits, customer meetings, and participation in industry events. Overnight travel up to 40% by land and/or air is expected.  

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and acompetitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.