Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline
10+ years of progressive experience in process technology, manufacturing, engineering, product development or applied R&D; within dairy ingredients, whey processing, dairy proteins or a closely related ingredient-processing environment.
Deep knowledge of dairy ingredient manufacturing, process design, scale-up, technology transfer and manufacturing optimization.
Demonstrated expertise in several relevant technologies, including membrane separation, ion exchange, protein fractionation, evaporation, drying, crystallization or lactose processing.
Proven success leading complex products or processes from technical evaluation through commercialization and stable full-scale operation.
Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and cross-functional programs across multiple manufacturing sites.
The ability to evaluate opportunities through technical, operational, financial, quality, sustainability and strategic perspectives.
Ability to travel approximately 30%.
