Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead and manage the blending/mixing department, ensuring efficient production operations.

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  Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for mixing and blending processes.

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  Monitor ingredient quality, batch consistency, and adherence to formulation guidelines.

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  Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to meet regulatory and safety standards.

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  Troubleshoot processing issues, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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  Train and mentor production staff on best practices for mixing operations.

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  Optimize production schedules to meet demand while minimizing downtime and waste.

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  Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP, and other relevant industry regulations.

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  Maintain detailed records of production batches, deviations, and process adjustments.

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  Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure proper upkeep of mixing equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

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  Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

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  5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in food, dairy, or pharmaceutical industries.

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  Experience as a senior production leader/supervisor is a plus.

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  Proven leadership experience in managing production teams and optimizing processes.

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  Strong understanding of mixing technologies, ingredient interactions, and formulation principles.

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  Familiarity with industry regulations, including GMP, HACCP, and FSMA.

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  Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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  Strong communication and organizational skills.

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  Advance Microsoft Office suite skills.