The role is accountable for day-to-day operation of the Banbury R&D Pilot, managing resources/ planning, producing products for test markets and executing process/ product development trials.

KEY Responsibilities; 

• The tasks and responsibilities in this role:
• Apply technology, science or engineering understanding to enable the Pilot Plant assets to be used to deliver the capabilities required for NPD, productivity or test market projects.
• Tasks can include: defining and leading pilot plant trials, collecting experimental data, writing reports, developing prototypes, completing chemical, physical and analytical assessments of product.
• Responsible for safe process design and compliance with best engineering practice, good manufacturing practice and providing a safe place to work compliant with all statutory safety, environment and food safety regulations as well as company standards.
• Responsible for the safety of their contractors during installation, maintenance works through adequate supervision at the appropriate level to support activities undertaken.
• Ensures a thorough understanding of all aspects of process engineering is developed and drive external supplier relationships to ensure technical developments are kept up to date.
• Ensures Pilot Plant Assets are available when needed and are capable of delivering.
• Responsible for day-to-day Health & Safety management of an allocated area and accountable to the Pilot Plant Team Leader.
• Suggests ways to improve the assets in the Pilot Plant or ways to develop them to be able to exploit new opportunities.
• Key operator & trainer for allocated unit processes and is responsible for ensuring that the correct numbers of trained/skilled resources are in place to meet the business needs. 
• Teach product developers & Specialist about the capabilities & limitations of production equipment.
• Reporting & presentation of findings within R&D and project teams.
• The hands-on role must be prepared to be on the front line.