Senior Manager, Food Process Engineer (Technical Services Manager)
Glanbia
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life's journey
The Opportunity
Lead technical innovation and process optimization for a large-scale dairy/nutrition manufacturing operation. This role owns the commercialization of new products, drives plant performance improvements, and serves as a key technical leader across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and R&D.
Essential Functions
Lead Plant Performance & Process Optimization
Drive initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, cost, and waste reduction
Identify and solve complex process, quality, and production challenges
Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable process improvements
Partner with plant leadership to prioritize high-impact technical projects
Product Commercialization & Scale-Up
Lead scale-up and commercialization of new products from R&D into full production
Execute plant trials, validation, and startup activities
Ensure successful transfer of new products, processes, and equipment into operations
Support co-manufacturing partners with technical expertise
Technical Innovation
Evaluate and implement new ingredients, technologies, and process improvements
Lead in-plant research and development efforts to enhance product functionality and quality
Develop and standardize processes, specifications, and SOPs
Act as an internal technical consultant across cross-functional teams
Leadership
Lead and develop technical teams and project groups
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and build a culture of accountability
Additional Functions
Attend seminars and shows for vendor meetings and information gathering.
Assist with the purchase agreements related to outsourced whey, co-packer, and contracted services.
Provide Customers Support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Proven success in:
Preferred
Where and how you will work
The opportunity can be based in Twin Falls, ID; St Johns, MI; or Clovis, NM
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.
About Glanbia
Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.