Fermentation Site Director

He/She will also partner directly with the BioFermentation business and Process Technology leadership, as well as Strategic Growth Pillars (Preservation, Taste and Proactive Health) to deliver on the growth strategy for the pillar, build out our fermentation-based capabilities and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to the most strategic areas. The candidate must also possess strong people leadership skills and be able to work across cross-functional teams spanning Manufacturing, Process Sciences, R&D, Supply Chain and Finance.

• Develops and implements group procedures and policies in order to effectively direct, control, optimize, and monitor the production of fermentation-derived clean label preservatives.
• A successful candidate will bring technical expertise in fermentation and fermentation operations, with experience running both aseptic and hygienic fermentation processes.
• Expertise in downstream process fermentation broths, including centrifugation, filtration, evaporation and spray drying is also preferred.
• This role will also partner closely with Product Management to identify and prioritize production plans to ensure key business priorities are met. Thus, a strong business acumen and the ability to communicate cross-functional is essential for the role
• He/She will also partner directly with the BioFermentation business and Process Technology leadership, as well as Strategic Growth Pillars (Preservation, Taste and Proactive Health) to deliver on the growth strategy for the pillar, build out our fermentation-based capabilities and ensure that resources are effectively deployed to the most strategic areas.

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Director level role with a global ingredients company.Very generous compensation package, relocation assistance, and career growth.

• BS Degree Required/ Master Degree Preferred.
• The candidate must also possess strong people leadership skills and be able to work across cross-functional teams spanning Manufacturing, Process Sciences, R&D, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Relevant industry experience required (ingredients manufacturing, agrichemical, food, etc)
• Must have technical expertise in fermentation and fermentation operation
• Local or willing to relocate to Rochester, MN

Our client is a global leader in ingredients manufacturing.

• Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $239,000 annually.
• Bonus ellgible
• Generous relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Interested? Apply today.