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R&D ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
Company:PEPSICO |
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Job Reference Number |
14566280 |
Client ID: |
RI/10183BR |
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Posted On: |
Feb 7 2012 |
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Location: |
CORK, CORK |
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Job Type: |
Permanent |
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Salary: |
$1 /A + UNDISCLOSED |
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Benefits: |
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The key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide leadership in the support, optimization and innovation of process technology.
- Identify, assess and deliver technical solutions which address key business needs including product innovation, quality, process efficiency &flexibility.
- Leadership of, participation in & management of cross-functional project teams containing personnel from manufacturing operations, global support centre and R&D.
- Communication with and co-ordination & management of input by external personnel including contractors, equipment/ ingredient suppliers, technology experts from within industry & academia etc.
- Planning of multiple projects within technical work stream's and the management of these through the R&D stage gate process.
- Prioritization of projects, management of available resources and evaluation of progress and benefits.
- Conducting & co-coordinating all stages of testing & evaluation from pre-feasibility evaluation & pilot scale testing through to commercialization & roll-out of new technologies to manufacturing operations.
- Development and communication of output reports including assessment of technology's capabilities & applicability to existing operations, cost-benefit analysis etc.
- Stewardship & delivery of key technical documents including technical guides, transfer documents, operating instructions, process specifications etc. to PWF.
- Co-ordination of the R&D Technical Centre including management of personnel, general planning/ preparation, modification of equipment & other facilities as required and liaison with the R&D team for their input & contribution to the upkeep & utilization of the Centre.
- Liaison with R&D & PWF personnel globally to identify business needs & technical opportunities, leverage expertise from across organization and effectively communicate output to potential end-users.
- Provision of ad-hoc technical leadership & subject matter expertise to PWF & R&D colleagues globally as required.
- Adherence to all PepsiCo Health & Safety requirements and organizational value
- A requirement of the role is that you must adhere to all PepsiCo Health & Safety Requirements.
The successful candidate will have:
- 3rd level Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemical, Process or equivalent)
- 8-10 years experience in a technology development or food/beverage manufacturing environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt qualification would be an advantageous but not critical Requirement.
- Good understanding of process unit operations and methodologies used in Food and Beverage manufacturing with insight to other industries also.
- Proven capability in project delivery and technical innovation, design and trouble-shooting.
- Interest in & enthusiasm regarding scientific development of process technology & the application of this to drive process change & improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks /projects.
- Ability to work on own initiative, self motivated.
- Some periods of significant travel and flexibility in working hours/location will be required.
