Location: Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom
Category: Engineering
Salary: 45,000 - 65,000 GBP / yearly
Full-time
Join Kao as a Technical Project Manager focusing on New Product Development and required technology. Collaborate in the creation of MES documents, develop and evaluate mixing processes for new products, assess technical risks, and much more.
New Product Development & Process Feasibility ? Develop and evaluate mixing processes for new products, assessing technical feasibility, and capacity risks and performing scale up batches in the pilot plant.
Mixing Equipment Qualification & Validation ? Finalize the evaluation, qualification, and validation of recently installed new mixing equipment to ensure process efficiency, product quality, and compliance with technical requirements.
Cross-Functional Project Management ? Plan, coordinate, and implement new product launches, working with cross-departmental teams. This includes close collaboration with R&D and filling counterparts to ensure processability and efficiency in mixing as well as filling. Qualification of products at third party manufacturers is also part of the product launch process.
Process Optimization & Cost Efficiency ? Monitor and improve mixing processes to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency while ensuring adherence to budget and cost targets.
Technical Innovation & Industry Monitoring ? Stay updated on advancements in mixing technology, evaluating their applicability and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
University degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent degree in Engineering
3-5 years professional experience preferably in FMCG, food or similar industry
Experience in project management
Effective in communication and stakeholder management skills
Pragmatism, hands-on, decisiveness and coordination skills
Team player
Good knowledge of MS Office
Negotiation skills is an advantage
A friendly and flexible work environment
Competitive salaries
Benefits package
Ongoing development opportunities
Opportunity to enhance skills and deliver tangible results
Join Kao, a company with strong corporate values and a purpose to make a difference. Shape your career and work collaboratively to achieve common goals. Your voice will be heard, and your opinion counts.