Process Engineering Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with our customers, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There's much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. In the USA, we develop, market and produce a wide array of solutions from our 25 most innovative sites, based across the country. Stretch your skills, create and get inspiration from passionate colleagues. Every day, your energy, your thirst for knowledge, and your creativity will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature. Join us as our next Process Technology Manager , Reporting to our Head of Operations. You will coordinate Process Technology initiatives to bring consistency to the value chain with the aim to guide internal efficiency and customer satisfaction. You will be based in Lakeland, FL. In this exciting role you will Drive continuous improvement in citrus oil processing and liquid compounding operations. Lead process industrialization for new formulas and product transfers. Support yield, cost, capacity, and quality improvement initiatives. Provide technical leadership and strategic input for Naturals process development in NOAM. Act as a technical consultant for troubleshooting, capacity modeling, and CAPEX project support. Drive implementation, change management and knowledge sharing Develop operating instructions and parameters for equipment and manufacturing processes. Technical Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using structured methodologies. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to train and influence at all organizational levels. Proven collaboration skills across functions and geographies. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Proficiency in distillation, extraction, and compounding processes associated with citrus oils Knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Systems (such as

FSSC, AIB, ISO, GMP, GHP, HACCP

) Required Qualifications University degree in Chemistry or Engineering. Related experience of minimum 5 years of which at least 3 years in equivalent position. Product formulation and industrialization experience desirable. Working knowledge of quality control methods such as HPLC, GC, and titration desirable. Continuous Improvement mindset and familiarity with Lean fundamentals. Strong Microsoft Office skills (intermediate Excel) and SAP experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively across technical, production, and leadership teams. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently under minimal supervision. What We Can Offer You Healthcare Plan Medical Dental Vision High matching 401k plan Vacation days #LI-Onsite #ZR At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity of perspectives fuels innovation and fosters deeper connections with our employees, customers, and partners. At Givaudan, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment where every individual's voice is valued and has the power to shape our world. Join us in making a difference together.