Process Engineer, R&D Technical Operations

Overview

THE ROLE:

This position provides technical support for the Herbalife LaCore Manufacturing site to facilitate new product introduction, assure supply continuity, and improve product quality and manufacturing process efficiency.

• Own the development and revision of manufacturing procedures for blending and packaging (master batch records revisions).
• Lead cross functional team for process improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency and deliver cost savings.
• Complete investigations regarding manufacturing opportunities related to raw material, process design and product events.
• Complete statistical studies to evaluate process capability and analytical results to optimize formula and process design.
• Develop and draft rework procedures related to blending and packaging events.
• Lead formula changes (e.g., overages, excipient amount/grade) to commercial products to ensure high process capability within the Herbalife project management system (Agile PPM system).
• Approve formula specifications to ensure raw material inputs meet label claims and method capability.
• Develop and lead Pilot, Process Verification studies to evaluate alternate raw material and process design.
• Source raw materials as needed for pilot production. Adhere to safety, document and equipment standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• The Technical Services team is comprised of members with a diverse experience that ensures each teammate is always learning a different part of the development process from beginning to commercialization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

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SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Ability to multi-task and problem solve, while maintaining a clear sense of priorities and focus to drive correct decision making.
• Understand basic regulatory requirements
• Good working knowledge of performance testing, statistics, scale up to production, manufacturing limitations, preservation system development, stability testing, raw ingredient evaluation, and packaging compatibility
• Must have strong problem solving, interpersonal, teamwork, project management and communication skills (oral & written)
• General knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Ability to work with pilot scale equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate good document practices to ensure accurate collection and confidentiality of proprietary information

• Experience:
  
  At least 2-3 years relevant experience in a Product Development, Laboratory or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Experience with New Product Process / Appropriate Product Lifecycle Management (e.g. Agile).
• Manufacturing process design for product introduction and scale up. Competent use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Power Point

Education:

B.S. with a major in Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or other related technical programs, or equivalent level of experience

• Has working knowledge of Agile and Oracle systems
• Experienced in working in a GMP environment
• Experience working with other departments that interface with R&D such as QA, QC, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.