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Chemical & Process Engineer (Senior Executive)
Gamage Recruiters (Pvt) Ltd
Buttala •
Full-time
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Chemical & Process Engineer (Senior Executive) to support and optimize critical dairy manufacturing processes. The role focuses on process efficiency, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement within a certified manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, control, and optimize dairy production processes including spray drying, falling film evaporation, pasteurization, and sterilization.
- Ensure high performance, energy efficiency, and minimal downtime of key equipment such as spray dryers and evaporators.
- Analyze process data to identify bottlenecks and drive productivity and quality improvements.
- Oversee preventive maintenance and support TPM initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
- Ensure compliance with FSSC, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Lead continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste, energy use, and production costs.
- Manage and monitor RO Water Plant and Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) operations in line with environmental standards.
- Collaborate with Production, QA, Maintenance, R&D, EHS, and Supply Chain teams to meet production targets.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, operators, and technicians.
- Prepare production, process performance, audit, and sustainability reports for management.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Food Science & Technology, Dairy Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in dairy or food processing operations.
- Hands-on exposure to spray drying (preferably ~10 MT/day capacity), evaporators, pasteurizers, and sterilized milk processes.
- Experience working in FSSC, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified plants.
- Knowledge of RO water systems and Effluent Treatment Plants (ETP).
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and/or TPM environments is an added advantage.