Line Manager: Technology Director

Reporting to the Technology Director, the successful candidate will have a strong fermentation and downstream processing background with an interest and appetite in technical operation and development activities built on industrial experience across research, process development, and manufacturing. Technical expertise and a deep understanding of fermentation operations at numerous scales are critical to this role.

This is a key management role to technically support a new €45m facility in Zeeland and establish a sustainable technical centre of excellence.

Location

Enough B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 7
4551 LA
Sas van Gent
Netherlands

The role:

TECHNICAL

Provide Technical support for production trials and delivery of innovation projects.

o   Develop and deliver the Development Plan across short-, medium- and longer-term projects

o   Manage laboratory teams

o   Work closely with Production/ QA/QC / Supply Chain etc with the introduction of new raw materials, packaging materials, and products.

o   Manage technical corporate memory

Monitor departmental KPIs and develop a technical quality culture to ensure targets are achieved and standards are continuously improved.

Technical transfer to Contract Manufacturing Organisations (as required)

Lead and manage the execution of external technical projects and collaborations

MANAGEMENT

2 scientists and 2 laboratory fermentation scientists (direct)

Shift teams - analytical testing (indirect)

External analytical contract resources and services

FERMENTATION EXPERT

Be a fermentation subject matter expert and Process Owner

o   Provide business technology capability

o   Provide fermentation and downstream processing expertise to operations, development programs, and other potential business locations

Provide leadership, technical training, and support manufacture at Sas Van Gent

Process support to ENOUGH Development team

EXPERIENCE

PhD / Degree educated in biochemical engineering or a relevant discipline

Min 5 years experience of working in the fermentation-based industry in a range of technical roles

◦ We will actively interview candidates with greater experience

Strong Microbiological background

Demonstrated experience with plant certification (eg FSSC-22000, ISO)

Strong organizational skills to meet the demands of a 24/7 business

Experience in leading Process Development and Research and Development plans

Technical staff management and development

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Essential

Fundamental scientific understanding of aerobic fermentation, downstream processing, and food processing

Process Development experience

Plant technical support

Piloting and process validation

Analytical and physical science

Desirable but optional

Experience in Food Manufacturing

IP portfolio understanding

New Product introduction

Process improvement

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Hands-on and resourceful, possess a strong work ethic, innovative, decisive and possess the ability to create a sense of mission concerning current and future customer requirements

Strong bias for accuracy of work, outstanding credibility, accountability, and leadership

Strong communication and interpersonal skills,

Collaborative relationship style with employees, customers, and strategic partners

“People person” who can get results in a relationship-driven culture, and has high “EQ”

Ability to effectively lead, inspire and grow teams

Drive for results; resourceful

Unquestioned ethics and integrity

Line Manager: Shift supervisor

Department: Operations Sas van Gent

We are looking for a motivated process operator to work in the Sas van Gent factory during designated shifts. The process operators’ responsibilities include promoting (food) safe and responsible way of working within the shift; operating front-end fermentation process (nutrient/chemical dosing, feed to fermenter control, fermentation process and heat treatment, …)

In addition to operating machinery, the process operator is responsible for cleaning activities throughout the facility. The process operator is expected to perform all duties accurately and ensure smooth and efficient production.

The above and below list of activities is not exhaustive and executing other activities might be requested as per the requirements of the organisation.

Location

Enough B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 7
4551 LA
Sas van Gent
Netherlands

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for safely executing the tasks that are assigned to the process operator

Ability to perform all required tasks as a back-end operator

Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the nutrient building, fermentation facility, and decanter rooms

Responsible for communicating any deviations in the nutrient preparation and fermentation process (equipment, product, …)

Responsible for front-end fermentation process: nutrient/chemical dosing, feed to fermenter control, fermentation process, and heat treatment

Responsible for taking the appropriate samples in a timely manner

Conduct basic maintenance and calibration on control systems.

Monitor and communicate stock levels of consumables needed for production to avoid stock-outs

Responsible for logistical movements to facilitate the nutrient preparation and fermentation process

Perform 1ste line maintenance jobs

Monitor performance and ensure duties are performed efficiently

Requirements of the role:

A successful process Operator displays strong analytical, problem-solving, and written/oral communication skills. He or she is detail-oriented and possesses the ability to work independently as required. Computer and interpersonal skills are necessary. The process Operator must be able to multi-task and demonstrate the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate shows a high interest and curiosity to learn and develop and displays a strong commitment to delivering a product that meets the highest hygienic and food safety standards.

Process operations or Process manufacturing experience and/or VAPRO Certificate

Previous experience in a similar role in the food industry is preferable

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Confident problem solver

Team player

Affinity with the chemical, biochemical, and/or food processing industry

Demonstrated ability to work independently and show commitment and ownership

This job description is a summary of the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and updated regularly in discussion with the post holder.

Department: Technology

Line manager: Director of Technology

The objective of the Engineering and Projects Manager is to provide portfolio execution for the complete CAPEX portfolio of ENOUGH and project management execution from front end engineering design (FEED), detailed design to construction and commissioning of the second line in Sas van Gent, including project planning and budget for strategic CAPEX projects. The role will report to the Director of Technology, working closely with the Technology team, Finance team and contractors.

Location

Enough B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 7
4551 LA
Sas van Gent
Netherlands

Key responsibilities:

Safe execution of all CAPEX projects, in line with a zero injury, zero-harm expectation.

Ensure a robust design and build team and project processes.

Lead ENOUGH project team on strategic capital project alongside contractors

Lead and achieve allocated project responsibilities regarding scope, planning and capital spend.

Portfolio management for the full CAPEX portfolio of ENOUGH.

Designing and executing a project that is compliant with legal regulations and ENOUGH requirements such as Food Safety and HSE.

Coordinate and lead on the project planning

Coordinating completion of all build deliverables throughout each phase.

Lead and coordinate reviews throughout each phase: Project Workshops, Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), Independent Project Analysis (IPA) Reviews, Technical Reviews, Operational Readiness and Gate Reviews.

Maintaining control of the technical aspects of the project by measuring performance and taking corrective action.

Designing and building a project that meets the operability requirements.

Requirements of the role:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others and work independently. Proven experience in complex stakeholder management and negotiation.

High organisational sensitivity and experience in strategic projects. Good decision-making capability.

Demonstrate commitment, ownership and seniority in your day-to-day work.

Proven project management experience in a project-oriented organisation

Proficient in working with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project

Minimum of a Bachelor education in a related discipline (chemical, bio or mechanical engineering)

Relevant industrial experience in design and manufacturing environment

Management experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects in complex environments.

Process and/or operations / manufacturing experience is preferred.

Thorough knowledge of plant design, capital projects process and commissioning

Direct experience of process development and scale up.

Highly developed practical process engineering skills

Ability to prioritise personal and team workloads to achieve deadlines.

Capable of working under pressure.

Department: Design and Build

The objective of the Mechanical Project Engineer is to provide full project engineering execution from front end engineering design (FEED), detailed design to construction and commissioning, including project planning. The role will report to the Design and Build Lead, working closely with the T&CP team, Finance team and contractors.

Location

Enough B.V.
Nijverheidsstraat 7
4551 LA
Sas van Gent
Netherlands

Key responsibilities:

Safe execution of the project, in line with a zero injury, zero-harm expectation.

Work within an ENOUGH project team on the capital project alongside contractors

Lead and achieve allocated project responsibilities regarding, scope, planning and capital spend.

Designing and executing a project that is compliant with legal regulations and ENOUGH requirements such as Food Safety and HSE.

Leading according to a responsibility matrix (RASCI) for the identified technical roles and communicating with the project team throughout the project.

Coordinate and lead on the project planning

Coordinating completion of all build deliverables throughout each phase.

Coordinating and preparing for reviews throughout each phase: Project Workshops, Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI), Independent Project Analysis (IPA) Reviews, Technical Reviews, Operational Readiness and Gate Reviews.

Maintaining control of the technical aspects of the project by measuring performance and taking corrective action.

Designing and building a project that meets the operability requirements

Requirements of the role:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others and work independently

Demonstrate commitment, ownership and seniority in your day-to-day work.

Proven project engineering experience in a project-oriented organisation

Proficient in working with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Project

Minimum of a Bachelor education in a related discipline (chemical, bio or mechanical engineering)

Relevant industrial experience in design and manufacturing environment

Experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects in complex environments.

Process and/or operations / manufacturing experience is preferred

Thorough knowledge of plant design, capital projects process and commissioning

Direct experience of process development and scale up

Highly developed practical process engineering skills

Ability to prioritise personal and team workloads to achieve deadlines.

Capable of working under pressure