Fermentation Supervisor

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Job Summary: Lead the operational team and ensure execution of fermentation operations, meeting production plans and standards for quality, safety, and good manufacturing practices. Key Highlights: 1. Lead the team and monitor fermentation processes 2. Promote continuous improvement and employee development 3. Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards **About ICL** --------------- At ICL, we believe innovation begins with people passionate about what they do. We are a global specialty solutions company, present in more than 30 countries, impacting essential sectors such as agriculture, food, and industrial materials. As the world leader in enhanced-efficiency fertilizer manufacturing, we provide farmers and industry with advanced solutions for high-performance agriculture, including high-quality specialty products tailored to diverse needs. Our work contributes to increasing productivity, profitability, and quality of life for people. In Brazil, our journey is marked by sustainable growth, commitment to innovation, and respect for the communities where we operate. With facilities across multiple regions of the country, we proudly drive the development of Brazilian agriculture, promoting more efficient and sustainable practices. **Our Mission:** To generate positive impact in the worlds of food, agriculture, and industrial products, advancing toward a sustainable future for all humanity. **How We Do It:** We combine our natural resources, the dedication of a talented team, and our technological capabilities to expand food production, ensure its quality, enable sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protect the environment. **Our Principles** * **Innovation:** Created by passionate people, supported by R\&D infrastructure and strategic partnerships, forming a unique ecosystem. * **Care:** Doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment. * **Leadership:** Acting as a benchmark in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, with a results-oriented mindset and a winning spirit. **Job Description** Ensure execution of fermentation operations, guaranteeing compliance with production plans and standards for quality, safety, environment, and good manufacturing practices. Lead the operational team, monitoring fermentation processes, promoting continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and employee development. **Responsibilities** * Lead and guide the fermentation operators team, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and promoting technical and behavioral development. * Ensure execution of the fermentation process according to operational procedures, technical specifications, and production schedule. * Monitor critical fermentation process parameters, such as pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, air flow rate, pressure, agitation, biomass, optical density, and other process indicators. * Monitor stages including inoculation, cell growth, feeding, transfer, harvest, and termination of cultures. * Ensure proper preparation, cleaning, sanitization (CIP/SIP), and sterilization of bioreactors and auxiliary equipment. * Guarantee correct sample collection and adherence to the microbiological and analytical monitoring plan. * Review laboratory results, identify deviations, and act promptly to contain and correct non-conformities. * Control consumption of raw materials, consumables, and utilities, seeking reduction of losses and increased productivity. * Record and ensure traceability of production information in physical forms and computerized systems. * Support investigations into deviations, contaminations, process losses, and production-related complaints. * Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). **Requirements** -------------- * **Education:** Completed Technical Education in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science, Industrial Processes, or related fields. * Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or related disciplines. * Experience in industrial fermentation processes. * Experience leading operational teams in an industrial environment. * Experience in biotechnological, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or bioprocess industries. * Experience with industrial bioreactors will be considered an advantage. At ICL, we believe diversity is the engine of innovation. Therefore, all our positions are open to everyone regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Although this position is not affirmative/exclusive, we reaffirm that all individuals are welcome to apply. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and would be delighted to receive your application!