Process Controller

Process Controller

Location :

Brantford, ON, CA, N3V 0A8

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry.

We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product.

We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide.

We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

This position provides process design, implementation / commissioning services and maintenance support of manufacturing processes and equipment.

Process services may include equipment specification, process design, and product development / improvement as well as knowledge of continuous improvement principles.

The Process Controller is cognizant and understanding of food and employee safety and ensures application in their daily functions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze process requirements and evaluates equipment and systems to ensure deliverables meet or exceed process specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Understand and apply general principles of continuous improvement when possible. Measure and systematize processes, reduce variations, defects, cycle time etc.
• Use general continuous improvement tools 5S, Kaizen etc.
• Evaluate and recommend new process technologies that optimize performance, are cost effective, and will improve product quality and manufacturing techniques.
• Analyze trends and reports on data generated to characterize scale-up and performance / functionality of processes and to improve product / process quality, consistency, productivity, efficiency, and risk levels.
• Work closely with other specialists, including : personnel responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates and finished products;

engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and the operating crew.

• Make observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
• Prepare reports, flow diagrams and charts.
• Collaborate with Production and Human Resources in the development of work instructions and training plans.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of a plant.
• Review existing data to see if more research and information need to be collated, and assess the adequacy of the existing processes and equipment
• Responsible for documentation of operations.
• Execute and document hands-on production trials in the manufacturing area.
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
• Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
• Liaise with process engineers, perhaps working on associated plants.
• Meet / exceed requirements for food and employee safety.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent field).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of similar function / position preferably a food manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience working with minimal supervision.
• Experience with SAP an asset.
• Bilingual (English / French) an asset.

Environmental / Working Conditions :

• Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
• Must be able to lift 55 lbs
• Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.

Barry Callebaut can offer you a challenging and dynamic international environment that includes a broad range of opportunities for personal growth and development.

Apply for one of our interesting positions and start a great career in the wonderful world of CHOCOLATE. Barry Callebaut is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees.

Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at the Brantford site.