Product & Process Implementation Technologist - Henderson, NC

Job Description

PPI Technologist – Henderson, NC
The PPI Technologist will be the main support for all R&D activities within their respective site including but not limited to the trials and start-ups of new products, packaging, and raw materials. This position will lead process development activities for basic new product development projects that do not include major new ingredient streams and new technologies. In addition, this position will also implement sustainable process improvement initiatives & COGS using root cause and statistical analysis tools and be the Process representative in site HACCP and Risk Assessments at their respective site. This role requires ability to use and apply basic knowledge of Quality & Engineering disciplines including Statistical Process Control, to execute activities aligned with the overall Petcare R&D strategy. Significant collaboration is expected with Quality, Supply and Engineering including CVS support.

What are we looking for?
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree or 2-3 years technical experience.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Food Process Engineering or related discipline.
• Multi-site working experience

What would be your key responsibilities?
• Support the effective execution of line trials and process capability evaluations.
• Support test plans and use SPC data analysis to quantify key process and packaging machine parameters and fundamental mechanisms at both pilot and factory scale.
• Implement scalable operating specifications collaboratively developed with Product Development and Process development to achieve exceptional product attribute targets and ensure superior product quality and food safety.
• Provide SPC System support to Supply, Quality, Process Development & Product Development on existing processes
• Work as part of the R&D team to support the scale-up risk and introduction of technology into supply chain
• Pursue process improvement opportunities as agreed upon and prioritized by the Process Development Manager & COGS Team, across the factory network focused on reducing waste, downtime and/or energy usage and/or increasing production rates

What can you expect from Mars?
• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars
• An industry competitive salary and great benefits package
• Chance to work cross functionally, and add value and impact to the business
• If you are passionate, a great problem solver, resilient and have a high drive for results, then we want to hear from you!

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