Senior Manager, Process and Pilot Plant Manager, GDI

Lead and provide technical expertise for new product processes from ideation to commercialization and guide other projects and programs. Identify process optimization opportunities and provide technical solutions to create value. Provide timely troubleshooting with strong technical and scientific solutions. Act as a SME between GDI and manufacturing operations for technology transfer, production start-up, and manufacturing optimization. Collaborate closely with Global GDI, universities, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing to identify or invent new technologies that can deliver sustainable competitive advantages. Establish and manage best practices and troubleshooting databases as a key player in the APAC process and operation team. Manage and optimize pilot plant resources to support new products, process development, and new technology research. Productivity opportunities Support aseptic start up and troubleshooting + tech expertise to enable bottler execution New technologies and process capability to enable superior product design Provide annual budget/cost estimation and manufacturing cost (MOH) for the INSWA pilot plant. Manage pilot plant projects for both GDI and commercial production purposes, including adding new machinery, equipment/layout improvements, and EHS/GMP improvements. Oversee pilot plant supplier management, using KO system qualified suppliers wherever possible, including solutions discussions, cost negotiations, PO/payment processes, installation, and performance evaluation. Motivate the team and enhance their functional capabilities through work and training. Perform other tasks assigned by superior leaders.