Site Technical Associate Manager

About the Role The Site Technical Associate Manager is accountable for the on-going technical support and improvement of existing infant formula products, and the qualification of new products and processes at the Wanamingo Supply Center. What You'll Do

• Partner with Operations, R&D, and Quality to ensure products are manufactured right the first time, from initial product qualification through on-going formula optimization.
• Work with manufacturing teams on the shop floor to troubleshoot operational problems and drive manufacturing improvements across powder blending and packaging.
• Manage scale up and qualification plans for new products, following the Tech Transfer process with focus on technical due diligence and risk assessment.
• Develop validation protocols and reports to qualify manufacturing and cleaning processes.
• Interact with FDA when onsite for audit as a subject matter expert.
• Leverage knowledge of unit operations and engineering principles to troubleshoot processing and equipment issues.
• Use business tools to investigate out of specification issues and recommend disposition of material.
• Assess and implement improvements for Plant CIP / COP / Master Sanitation.
• Effectively communicates technical topics to stakeholders, management, and team members to influence decisions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction / productivity improvements.
• Set technical standards for operations, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Apply understanding of HACCP, GMP and regulatory requirements to process design and qualifications.
• Incorporate corporate safety and environmental standards into execution of product/process trials.
• Continuously improve factory operational and technical capabilities to achieve business goals. What We're Looking For
• Degree in a chemical science discipline (Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, or related) with 3+ years hands-on manufacturing support experience.
• Experience in manufacturing support; relevant fields include infant formula, dairy, nutritional food products, and pharmaceuticals.
• Competencies: problem solving, practical judgment, initiative/assertiveness, job knowledge, leadership, planning/organizing, attention to detail, sense of urgency/timing, creativity/innovation, strong written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of regulatory and GMP for manufacturing infant formulas or other highly regulated products.
• Knowledge of nutritional products, food chemistry, analytical sampling and testing, and product formulation.
• Experience in process qualification and creation/execution of qualification documentation.
• Familiarization with process engineering, micro sensitive equipment design, and process optimization.
• Experience in powder transport, powder blending, CIP, and powder packaging.
• Technical writing, documentation, and presentations.
• Experience using statistical process control data to analyze and drive decisions.
• Proficiency in Visio, Minitab, Microsoft Office, and related tools.
• Able to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment; some travel may be required. Nice to Have
• Additional preferred qualifications: familiarity with process engineering, micro-sensitive equipment design, and process optimization. Compensation & Benefits
• Includes parental benefits, Employee Assistance Program for mental health, life insurance for all employees globally, and other market-aligned benefits.
• Global share plans; potential eligibility for short-term incentives for outstanding results.
• Company commitment to inclusion and wellbeing with four global Employee Resource Groups.