Sugar Purification Process Specialist

Our Client:

Join our client on a digital innovation journey within the sugar production sector. This isn't just another job; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of automation, digitalization, and process optimization. If these fields excite you, this is your chance to become part of a diverse, agile team with a global perspective. Our client, a leading European sugar producer, boasts a substantial team of over 2,000 members and state-of-the-art production facilities. They're on the path to a digital future, led by their "Smart Plant" team. This team leverages cutting-edge technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and machine learning to revolutionize sugar production. As they venture further into the digital landscape, they're now seeking a visionary: We are looking for a

Sugar Purification Process Specialist

to drive excellence in sugar purification through cutting-edge technology.

Your expertise will be pivotal in advancing our client's sugar purification processes, achieving operational excellence, and optimizing the entire purification process to enhance quality, reduce material usage, lower heat consumption, improve stability, and minimize manual labour.

Your Role:

• Assume responsibility for developing the sugar purification process, from raw juice to thin juice 3, aiming to achieve best-in-class technology.
• Collaborate closely with process owners for heat economy, extraction, and crystallization to align sugar purification enhancements with the broader production process.
• Embrace digitalization and explore new possibilities for process and technology improvements, including developing and enhancing our digital twin for the purification process, in collaboration with our data analysts, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Maintain continuous alignment with stakeholders, including plant managers, shift leaders, operators, the automation department, the maintenance department, and external integrators.
• Provide engineering guidance, insights, and knowledge sharing to advance the field of juice purification.
• Assist in internal staff's professional development and competence through training, on-site learning, project execution, mentoring, and leadership.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Process Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related field, with practical work experience directly applicable to the role.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the sugar industry is preferred, but experience in sectors such as Food Processing, Chemical Processing, Process Control and Automation, Quality Assurance and Control, and Supply Chain Management will also be considered positively.
• Robust technical knowledge and sugar technology competencies encompass the entire process from beet to silo.
• High cultural awareness and sensitivity, with a solid ability to navigate and negotiate in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Your Personality:

• A team player, open-minded.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and explain ideas to stakeholders at a European level.
• Good communication skills in English and either German or Polish.

Professional Development and Benefits:

• Become an Expert in sugar purification, from raw juice to thin juice 3, aiming for best-in-class technology.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in sugar purification methods and tools.
• Gain experience in developing and enhancing our digital twin for optimized sugar purification.
• Lead transformative projects and enhance your project management skills.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality sugar products, exceeding industry standards.
• Remote work option up to 100% available.
• Inclusive work culture with team events, 13 monthly salaries, bonus programmes, and modern IT equipment.
• 30 days of holiday and flexible work hours of 37 hours/week between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Embark on a Journey of Innovation: Shape the Future of Sugar Purification. We are a specialized partner in recruiting for niche tech roles within the European sugar industry, conducting this search with utmost privacy on behalf of our client. Your next step begins with your application. Seize this opportunity to engage in an initial conversation with us, and together, let's explore the exciting possibilities awaiting you with our client. Your future is in your hands; take the first step towards a digitally innovative journey.