Vantage is looking to improve manufacturing quality, process efficiency, and reproducibility for personal care and food products, supporting new and existing product development through technical leadership and expertise.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in Lean Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, and statistical analysis; Black Belt preferred.
- Demonstrated success in process validation, optimization, and cross-functional project leadership.
- Experience developing Process Instructions (PIs) and reproducible batch manufacturing and packaging procedures.
- Ability to work hands-on in laboratory, pilot scale, and commercial manufacturing environments.
- Experience with API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) and NF (National Formulary) pharmaceutical products.
- Maintain compliance with FDA, GMP, ISO, HACCP, and other applicable regulatory and quality standards.
- Evaluate and validate new processing equipment and technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, quality, and reproducibility in manufacturing operations.
- Own the development of Process Instructions (PIs) for NPD & EPD projects, ensuring reproducible batch manufacturing and packaging procedures.
- Conduct laboratory testing to evaluate batches (e.g., viscosity, pH) and support investigative work on raw materials and processing equipment.
- Develop and validate manufacturing procedures and process specifications.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve non-conforming results.
- Support scale-up and technology transfer of new formulations to commercial production.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering within personal care, food, or pharmaceutical related industries.
- Up to 15% travel required (domestic and/or international).
- Based in Englewood, Ohio.
- Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Corporate Quality, Project Management, Batch Manufacturing and Packaging, and QA/QC.
