Pilot Plant Manager
about 2 years ago
Full time role
El Segundo, CA, US
El Segundo, CA, US
Job Description
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
The PLANeT Partnership, a joint venture between PepsiCo and Beyond Meat, has joined to develop, produce and market innovative snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein to help save the planet. We are looking for driven and entrepreneurial professionals to join the new team, supported by two major CPG brands!! The joint venture leverages Beyond Meat's leading technology in plant-based protein development and PepsiCo's world-class marketing and commercial capabilities to create and scale new snacks and beverages.
OVERVIEW
As an integral part of the PLANeT Partnership team in our new headquarters located in El Segundo, California, you will unlock new categories and product lines that will inspire positive choices for both people and the planet.
The Pilot Plant Manager will leverage their expertise in food and beverage scale-up, responsible for the safe and efficient design and development of new food and beverage processes at the pilot lab. The ideal candidate will be familiar with pilot or manufacturing scale food and beverage engineering systems, have a broad skill set and a hands on approach. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the commissioning of new food and beverage manufacturing equipment and bring creative engineering solutions to the brand new innovation pilot lab in the heart of the joint venture! The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in transferring bench-top processes to pilot- or production-scale processes for innovative food products that may require implementing new processes on scale.
Please note that Beyond Meat and The PLANeT Partnership have adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. All U.S. employees who (a) physically enter a Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership facility in the United States, (b) represent Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership at work-related events, including but not limited to trade shows and product demonstrations, or (c) physically enter customer or potential customer sites in connection with their work for Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership must take all necessary steps to be Fully Vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
The PLANeT Partnership is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. The PLANeT Partnership reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
The PLANeT Partnership, a joint venture between PepsiCo and Beyond Meat, has joined to develop, produce and market innovative snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein to help save the planet. We are looking for driven and entrepreneurial professionals to join the new team, supported by two major CPG brands!! The joint venture leverages Beyond Meat's leading technology in plant-based protein development and PepsiCo's world-class marketing and commercial capabilities to create and scale new snacks and beverages.
OVERVIEW
As an integral part of the PLANeT Partnership team in our new headquarters located in El Segundo, California, you will unlock new categories and product lines that will inspire positive choices for both people and the planet.
The Pilot Plant Manager will leverage their expertise in food and beverage scale-up, responsible for the safe and efficient design and development of new food and beverage processes at the pilot lab. The ideal candidate will be familiar with pilot or manufacturing scale food and beverage engineering systems, have a broad skill set and a hands on approach. This is an exciting opportunity to be an integral part of the commissioning of new food and beverage manufacturing equipment and bring creative engineering solutions to the brand new innovation pilot lab in the heart of the joint venture! The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver and have a keen interest in transferring bench-top processes to pilot- or production-scale processes for innovative food products that may require implementing new processes on scale.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the design, build out, commissioning, and improvement of both research and pilot level food and beverage equipment for the PLANeT Partnership’s new pilot lab supporting Product Development.
- Work with vendors and suppliers, negotiating pricing and lead times to handle all project management with equipment installation and set up.
- Work with a team of Research Scientists and R&D Operators on the Pilot Team in research, enabling pilot-scale scale up success.
- Work with Process Engineers and oversee and lead a new portfolio of scale-up development projects to improve quality, productivity and/or COGS of plant-based processes with a focus on, but not limited to: MicroThermic equipment installation and grinding equipment.
- Leverage process/product CAPEX and OPEX cost modeling to guide project prioritization and scale-up recommendation
- Manage the pilot schedule, operations, new equipment installation, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Daily dedication to GMP’s and Safety standards
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS, MS, Engineering, Food or Chemical Engineering or related field with 5+ years’ experience
- Experience building out a pilot facility and/or installation of brand new processing lines and working in a newly built pilot facility with experience commissioning new equipment
- Hands-on engineering, mechatronics, sensor integration, and all aspects of building and supporting research of food and beverage manufacturing
- Excellent knowledge of food processing equipment and scale-up
- Knowledge of food safe production practices and regulations
- Ability to think independently and manage multiple projects
- Prior work with plant-based food and/or beverages is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Pilot Lab and office environments with some travel (5%)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and sitting at a desk, communication-using computer and phone
Please note that Beyond Meat and The PLANeT Partnership have adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees. All U.S. employees who (a) physically enter a Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership facility in the United States, (b) represent Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership at work-related events, including but not limited to trade shows and product demonstrations, or (c) physically enter customer or potential customer sites in connection with their work for Beyond Meat or PLANeT Partnership must take all necessary steps to be Fully Vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
The PLANeT Partnership is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. The PLANeT Partnership reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
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