Manager - Process Development and Industrialization
Perfetti Van Melle · Rudrapur
- Experience2–7 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted1 Sept 2026
About Perfetti Van Melle
Perfetti Van Melle is hiring in Rudrapur in consumer goods. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- Food manufacturing processes
- Process scale-up and industrialization
- Equipment and process design
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
- Technology transfer and commercialization
- Process capability analysis
- Data analytics and visualization
The role
A process development and industrialization manager works in food manufacturing. They scale laboratory and pilot formulations into commercial manufacturing processes, lead technology transfer and commercialization, and use SPC and DOE to establish process capability and improve production. Their defining skills include SPC, DOE, food manufacturing processes, process scale-up, technology transfer, data analytics, and process capability analysis.
Full job description
About the RoleWe are looking for a highly motivated Manager - Process Development & Industrialization to lead process development, scale-up, industrialization, and technology transfer initiatives for innovation, renovation, and value engineering projects.
The role will be responsible for translating laboratory and pilot-scale developments into robust, commercially viable manufacturing processes while ensuring successful commercialization and manufacturing readiness. Working closely with Product Development, Packaging Development, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams, the incumbent will drive process excellence and continuous improvement through scientific and data-driven approaches.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology Transfer & CommercializationLead technology transfer of new products, formulations, and manufacturing technologies from pilot scale to commercial production.Ensure successful execution of commercialization activities and completion of all qualification and validation requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate seamless product launches.
Process Development & Scale-UpDevelop and establish robust manufacturing processes for New Product Development (NPD), renovation, and value engineering projects.Define process feasibility and process capability during scale-up activities.Identify and establish Critical to Process (CTP) parameters for stable manufacturing processes.Support first-time-right commercial launches by ensuring process robustness and repeatability.
Manufacturing ReadinessDevelop and maintain process documentation, process flow diagrams, SOPs, technology transfer packages, and training materials.Ensure all manufacturing documentation is completed prior to commercial launch.Conduct risk assessments and establish process control strategies.Support plant teams with process training and knowledge transfer activities.
Process Capability & Continuous ImprovementMonitor process performance and capability during trials and commercial production.Analyze manufacturing and trial data to identify process variability, losses, defects, and improvement opportunities.Drive initiatives focused on process optimization, efficiency improvement, and waste reduction.Support manufacturing teams in improving process robustness and operational excellence.
Digital Process Development & AnalyticsUtilize statistical tools and methodologies including DOE (Design of Experiments) and SPC (Statistical Process Control).Generate technical insights using data analytics and visualization techniques.Support digitalization initiatives in process development and manufacturing improvement programs.Leverage data-driven approaches to enhance process understanding and decision-making.
CompetenciesFood manufacturing processesProcess scale-up and industrializationEquipment and process designStatistical Process Control (SPC)Design of Experiments (DOE)Technology transfer and commercializationProcess capability analysisManufacturing excellenceData analytics and visualizationPredictive analytics, modeling, and simulation (preferred)