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Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a leading global nutraceutical solution provider with extensive expertise in an array of delivery formats, including gummies, softgels, capsules, tablets, powders, functional beverages, probiotics, and other innovative dosage forms. The company is one of the world’s largest providers of soft gel and gummy solutions.

Driven by over 300 scientists across five global R&D centers, SIRIO transforms potent ingredients into effective, consumer-friendly products.  SIRIO operates seven state-of-the-art manufacturing sites delivering "global resources, local delivery" to partners in more than 50 countries.

In 2023, SIRIO acquired Best Formulations, further solidifying its position as a premier global nutraceutical solution provider, and significantly enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and capacity, with a notable focus on bolstering its presence currently as Sirio Americas California, LLC.

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and have one of the strongest R&D, product formulation and technical teams in the industry. We are recognized as the leader in plant-based softgel innovation and our ability to encapsulate difficult formulas. We seek out innovation across our entire business and pass that knowledge and expertise to our customers.

As a Senior Process Engineer,  you will be responsible for all aspects of product scale-up and commercialization activities and supports operations by identifying and implementing process improvements to improve product quality, reduce operating costs, and increase production capacity. As an integral part of continuous improvement efforts, provides leadership, guidance and training to improve efficiencies in operations. This role will manage Jr engineer/s and technicians. Explores relevant enabling technologies, with a focus on driving cost savings. Provides functional technical support to R&D, Quality and other functional areas.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work with R&D department on successful commercialization of the new products
• Creates, updates, and enforces SOPs and JIs, as required. Maintain effective material loss and determine optimal process operating parameters
• Subject matter expert in capsule, tablets and help the production team with consistent product quality improvement and troubleshooting
• Provide guidelines in process improvement and continuously optimize the process
• Trains operators, leads, supervisors and Jr Engineers on new equipment, JIs, and SOPs.
• Conducts & leads production trouble-shooting, identifies and implements viable solutions.
• Identifies and delivers advancements in continuous product/process improvements.
• Continuously explores, identifies and develop innovative proprietary solutions and cost savings.
• Lead or assist in CAPA or DOE activities.
• Review formulations, MBR, Batch records, protocols, change controls and other process instructions to confirm capability and capacity.
• Generate Process Qualifications Protocols (PQs) and perform Process Qualifications.
• Work closely with R&D and Engineering on equipment selection process.
• Responsible for organizing process validation or process review
• Maintains accurate records of all projects and assignments.
• Complies with all Company policies and procedures, including safety rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other job duties, as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, food engineering or related field from an accredited college/university; plus
• Five (5) or more years of work experience in the Capsules and Tablet industry  
• Previous experience of managing the team
• Project management and lean production skills

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

Why work for Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC:

• The Company pays 100% of the premium for employee-only medical coverage.
• Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 10 paid Holidays
• Paid time off

More about us:

As a valued strategic partner, Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC offers a comprehensive program of services, turnkey solutions, and client support that is unmatched in the industry. Our product development team can provide customized, proprietary formulations designed specifically to meet the needs of our customers and their method of distribution. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging process allows us to schedule flexible production runs to respond quickly to shifting market demands. Every step of the way, we are committed to your growth and success!

This position is currently classified as on-site.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Sirio Nutrition (California) LLC, in advance.