Lead Technician, Research & Development-Coffee Process Lab
Full Time
Orrville, OH 44667
Posted
Job description
Lead Technician, Research & Development-Coffee Process Lab
Location: Orrville Corporate Office (Coffee Lab)
Location: Orrville Corporate Office (Coffee Lab)
Your Opportunity
In this role, you will provide leadership to the Process Laboratory Team in completion of daily work. You will be responsible for execution of experimental runs; configuration and setup of equipment; equipment maintenance and sanitation; clean up and housekeeping. You will be relied upon to operate complex, sophisticated process equipment; to accurately collect data from experiments; and to collaboratively communicate results to technical teams. You will become a subject matter expert in processing platforms in the Process Laboratory and train others on safe operation of equipment. You will coordinate installation of new equipment and maintenance work in the Process Laboratory.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Follow all J.M. Smucker health and environmental compliance requirements, and all OSHA Safety rules; safely set-up and operate process equipment; train other R&D employees in the safe operation of Process Laboratory equipment
- Comply with all GMP and Food Safety/QA requirements
- Complete step-up card requirements to become qualified on analytical and operating equipment set-up and operation
- Provide leadership for execution of test plans; review plans for accuracy, ensuring materials are available and equipment setup is appropriate; gather and analyze data to identify and solve problems that arise
- Schedule and perform routine and complex maintenance on and configure/dismantle equipment in the Process Laboratory; troubleshoot systems to ensure proper operation of equipment and execution of experiments
- Provide updates in daily morning meeting of prior days’ work and work for the current day; work and communicate effectively and productively with peers and project teams
- Champion continuous improvement in the Process Laboratory to improve team efficiency; identify and implement solutions to operational problems and equipment issues
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), job safety aids (JSAs), and lock out tag out (LOTO) documents
- Coordinate installation of new equipment and maintenance work in the Process Laboratory
- Attend critical meetings when PRL manager is not available
Is this the Role for You?
Are you a driven professional with a passion for delivering results while expanding your skillset and enhancing your expertise? Are you eager to share your opinions (
and have them heard) and make a positive impact through your work? Do you share in our dedication to continuous improvement and growth? If so, you are the type of professional we want to add to our Company!
What we are looking for:
- An Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field is required
- At least 10 years of directly relevant experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills
- Basic understanding of MS Office, specifically Excel/Word
- Experience working in a diverse group environment and leading a team of peers in executing daily work
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Planning and effectively thinking ahead
- Proven track record of excellence in attention to detail
- Must be self-motivated and able to produce results
- Ability to meet the physical demands of position
Why Smucker is the Place for You
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.
Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through:
- Our Total Reward benefits program – includes competitive health and financial benefits that reflect your needs at different life stages, and a continued commitment to empower flexible work schedules and remote work opportunities to help you thrive.
- Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop – beyond functional job-based education, we promote well-rounded development and encourage a spirit of continuous learning as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals.
- Our continued progress on the journey to become the inclusive and diverse organization we expect to be supporting equity across our communities. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.
Learn More About Working at Smucker
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Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
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Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
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Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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