Technology Specialist Job at Takasago International Corp. (USA), Bartow, FL

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  • Takasago International Corp. (USA)
  • Bartow, FL

Job Description

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at an elevated level.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

  • To execute strategies for advancing technical capabilities of the Citrus Center
  • To support Takasago’s global flavor and fragrance (R&D and Creative) communities by identifying/ evaluating raw material streams and providing process/equipment design input
  1. Execute technical transfer of newly-developed products/technologies through pilot and process scale into commercially-viable manufacturing
  2. Contribute to the design of pilot- and production-scale manufacturing processes, equipment and systems in the key areas of natural product separation, isolation, extraction, and reaction
  3. Serve as technical liaison on manufacturing process information to ensure research protocols are properly deployed and followed
  4. Travel (5%) to Takasago affiliates (interfacing with colleagues and deploying products/technologies) and suppliers/clients (offering technical support and partnership engagement) as required
  • To support Takasago’s global operational facilities by providing continual process optimization input
  1. Assist/troubleshoot the scale up of new citrus-related products for all manufacturing plants including Fit for Manufacturing (FFM) reviews
  2. Execute all phases (design/acquisition/installation/commission/training) of new equipment and process implementation
  3. Assist Maintenance, Production, and QC/QA in troubleshooting of equipment/process issues
  4. Ensure plant safety by way of safe equipment/process design, following safety procedures/policies (i.e. PSM, LOTO, etc.) and taking part in safety studies (i.e. PHAs, JSAs, Root Cause Analysis, etc.)
  • To execute the analytical support function of the Citrus Center
  1. Ensure current instrumentation is operable in order to analyze incoming raw materials, in-process intermediates, and finished products
  2. Ensure methodologies are transferred and aligned with Takasago affiliates
  • To support daily functions and personnel located in Florida facilities
  1. Perform all functions while following all safety and quality requirements
  2. Manage Quality Control for Citrus Production Center
  3. Operate, review data, and perform routine maintenance on analytical equipment
  4. Fulfill requests for sample shipments and assist with product shipments
  5. Other duties as needed

EDUCATION:

Minimum B.S. in Sciences (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Science)

EXPERIENCE:

5-10 years in a citrus flavor manufacturing and/or laboratory environments supporting Process Development, Pilot Plant, Manufacturing, Research, or Product Commercialization. Experience/knowledge of CAD process design and engineering schematics to support process development to commercialize processes. Hands-on operation of analytical instrumentation (gas/liquid chromatography).

TRAINING:

Lean and/or Six Sigma a strong plus. Process Safety Management a plus.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Proficient problem-solving and analytical skills; strong communication and presentation capabilities; enthusiastic and energetic personality who can work well with others. Indication of strong abilities and desire to commercialize new materials, products and technologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The candidate should be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. The position requires occasionally pushing, pulling or lifting equipment, lifting and/or pouring ingredients or other activities to facilitate the use of rental/research/plant equipment and/or for troubleshooting, commissioning or optimization purposes.

WORK CONDITIONS : The Citrus Technology Scientist will work in various places such as, but not limited to: manufacturing plants, laboratories, and offices within Takasago and Peace River Citrus Products. This will include working in areas of moderate noise level and high/low temperatures.

Compliance with all legal and other obligations of Takasago International Corporation (U.S.A.) EH&S policies, procedures, protocols is applicable to all work tasks performed. Consistent application of “ISO 14001 Environment Management System” and “ ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System” standards applicable to employee’s responsibilities is also required.

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Must follow all GMP, HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards.

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks :

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits on the first day of employment, 401k plan with a matching provision, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.

Job Tags

Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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