Biocatalysts Ltd is comprised of 4 companies, headquartered in Cardiff (Wales, UK) and co-located in Nieuwkuijk (Netherlands), Tampa (Florida, USA) and Ascheberg (Germany). Brought together as an integrated Bioproducts Division in October 2023, it is a wholly owned subsidiary of BRAIN Biotech Group, based in Zwingenberg (Germany). We serve customers globally with enzyme products and services in markets such as food, baking, beverage and life science.

Position:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Fermentation Manager to lead and manage the fermentation operations (internal and external). The successful candidate will ensure on time despatch of products and project materials, consistent high quality product, good manufacturing practices, and adherence to safety and environmental practices. The Fermentation Manager will lead continuous improvement initiatives to deliver the fermentation operational strategy.

Requirements:

Expected Activities

Operational Leadership

Accountable for all fermentation manufacturing operations, internal and external
Lead and develop the fermentation team to drive safety and performance
Set and monitor key performance indicators for fermentation

Technical & Process Management

Oversee large-scale equipment
Stay current with industrial fermentation technologies
Ensure staff adherence to routine maintenance and cleanliness of equipment
Ensure continuous improvement in OEE (overall equipment effectiveness)

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

Ensure safe manufacturing and adherence to good practices
Ensure regulatory compliance Lead continuous improvement with Technical, Quality, Supply Chain, and Food Safety teams to optimize processes and productivity

External & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage and develop relationships with external fermentation partners
Coordinate with Supply Chain to optimize raw material and product flow
Apply business acumen to drive profitability through improvements

Other information:

Due to the nature of our business, various policies relating to Health and Safety, Food Safety and Environmental Management are in place, and are externally regulated. You are trusted to operate within these rules; and to protect yourself, colleagues, customer and the public at all times
No job description is exhaustive and we ask all employees to be flexible to undertake other tasks as required by the business

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