Process Leader

Job Summary

Tetra Pak Business Stream Ice Cream (BSIC) develops and manufactures processing solutions, equipment, and fillers for customers in the ice cream industry worldwide. Our centers of excellence are located in Denmark, China, and India.

The BSIC facility in Chakan, Pune, focuses on designing and manufacturing processing solutions for the South Asia market, with a strong export presence

As Process Leader in the BS Ice Cream, you will be engaged in the creation, standardization, localization and cost optimization of skid-based processing modules as process engineer. Commissioning and onsite customer support will be part of the job role. The position will be based in Chakan, Pune, India. In addition, you will have the opportunity to manage/support sales team to provide the best fit solution. The position entails flexible travelling across globe (consuming around 20% of your time).

What you will do

As our Process Leader you will be responsible for;

• Developing technical concepts and solutions that are delivered on time, within budget, and in scope, while meeting the required quality standards. This includes managing projects from small to large scale by collaborating with Tetra Pak experts across borders to prepare reliable quotations in compliance with Tetra Pak’s standards and governance, ensuring customer expectations are met.
• Coordinating with the fabrication team to ensure timely delivery of modules and skids.
• Providing technical support to the Supplier Management Team in validating local suppliers.
• Leading process design activities, driving technical discussions, engineering process and line solutions, specifying components, calculating costs, and preparing quotations and contractual documents.
• Managing projects from the initial capture and evaluation of customer needs through to firm quotation and handover to the implementation team, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in scope.
• Preparing, organizing, and leading design and risk reviews, time scheduling, commissioning, and performance commitments.
• Collaborating closely with the Supply Management organization.
• Reviewing and taking ownership of the proposed solutions.
• Reviewing and ensuring the quality of hygienic installation drawings.
• Supporting the site installation team as needed, particularly for critical process and utility installations.
• Coordinating technically with cross-functional teams.
• Leading commissioning activities up to customer handover to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Acting as Project Manager for selected projects in the absence of the designated Project Manager.
• Representing Tetra Pak as an ambassador.

We believe you have

• University degree or equivalent in Mechanical / Process / Food Engineering is required
• Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of work experience with projects – engineering, commissioning, and lead
• Experience in the food / liquid processing industry is a must
• Experience in design/commissioning of Ice Cream mix plants is desirable
• Experience in implementing processing solutions and working on installation projects
• Experience in bidding / tendering / pre-project / project work
• Experience in a client facing role; customer-focused mindset
• Very good practice with MS office tools (Excel, Word, Project) and SAP required for business reporting purposes
• Familiar with general engineering and drawing software tools used for large scale plant engineering (e g.  AutoCAD)
• Experience in using database driven engineering design tools is preferred (e.g. Matrix, SSP)
• Good understanding of service business and customers’ needs
• Good technical and commercial negotiations skills
• Good level of analytical problem-solving methodology
• Self-driven, decisive, highly motivated, independent personality