BEN MEISBERGER
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dynamic Process Technology and Manufacturing Leader with extensive experience across flavor and food production. Expert in commissioning new manufacturing technologies and implementing process improvements, leading technical teams to resolve complex challenges while enhancing safety, quality, and operational performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Engineering Manager
Oats Overnight
West Chester, OH
05.2025 - Current
- Provided leadership and direction in the development of new processes and systems.
- Directed introduction and industrialization of new products via formula scale-up validation and operational training.
- Managed installation, commissioning, startup, and qualification of new powder blending and packaging systems to meet growth objectives.
- Led engineering maintenance and process performance activities for multi-shift food manufacturing operations.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for production processes.
- Collaborated with operations, quality, supply chain, and EH&S teams to improve manufacturing capabilities and enhance equipment reliability.
- Developed maintenance strategies and spare parts programs to increase uptime and ensure long-term site capability.
- Led technical problem-solving initiatives and root cause investigations to resolve process performance and equipment reliability issues.
Process Technology Manager, Flavors
ADM
Erlanger, KY
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Led process industrialization, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for automated blending, batching, filling, and process control systems.
- Developed process requirements, equipment specifications, and capital project scopes to align with long-term manufacturing growth strategies.
- Partnered with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, IT, and Engineering teams to resolve process constraints, enhancing manufacturing capability and supporting business growth.
- Evaluated and implemented process improvements to enhance safety, quality, yield, capacity, and labor efficiency.
- Served as technical lead for manufacturing systems integration initiatives including MES and ERP-enabled process improvements.
- Provided technical leadership across multiple flavor manufacturing sites producing liquid and dry powder products.
Production Manager
L’Oréal
Florence, KY
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Led a 24/7 packaging operation with 11 high-speed lines and multiple shift supervisors.
- Ensured safety, quality, service, labor efficiency, and budget performance across operations.
- Developed KPI dashboards and performance reporting in Power BI to enhance operational visibility.
- Coached and managed performance to enhance leadership capability and support succession planning.
- Earned ASQ Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt and applied CI methods to improve OEE and line performance.
Operations Supervisor, Process Flavors
Givaudan
Florence, KY
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed daily production operations for process flavors, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Led initiatives to enhance food safety practices in USDA-certified production areas.
- Optimized staffing and enforced process discipline to enhance throughput and service levels.
Project Process Engineer
Givaudan
Florence, KY
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Led process engineering for major facility expansions and process modernization initiatives.
- Commissioned batching, blending, and CIP systems, ensuring seamless transition to steady-state production.
- Led change management initiatives for HACCP, SOPs, GMPs, operator training, and operational readiness, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
- Executed successful new formula transfers and scale-ups, ensuring alignment with production requirements.
Scheduling & Inventory Team Supervisor
Givaudan
Cincinnati, OH
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Developed production schedules, balanced workload across shifts, and secured material availability to meet production demands.
- Led production scheduling and inventory control for liquid flavors, dry powder blending, and spray drying operations.
- Oversaw cycle counting and yield reporting, conducted inventory investigations using SAP to maintain accurate stock levels.
Production Specialist, Liquids & Chemicals
Givaudan
Cincinnati, OH
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Led yield improvement initiatives delivering more than $300,000 in annual savings.
- Implemented kitting operation for liquids production, streamlining workflow and reducing handling time.
- Analyzed production data using SAP to identify trends, supporting targeted improvements in operational processes.
- Applied Lean and Six Sigma tools including RCCA, 5S, and standard work.
- Investigated and resolved internal quality issues, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Operations Leadership Program Associate
Givaudan
Cincinnati, OH
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Supported initiatives for productivity improvement, waste reduction, and operational excellence to enhance overall operational performance.
- Completed rotational assignments in liquid flavors, spray drying, blending, and chemical manufacturing to gain comprehensive operational insight.
- Developed foundational experience in food safety, ERP-driven operations, and people leadership to foster team development and compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati04-2013
Core Capabilities
- Process Technology Leadership
- New Product Industrialization
- Manufacturing Scale-Up
- Process Engineering
- Technical Team Leadership
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Capital Project Management
- Equipment Commissioning & Startup
- Food Safety & Quality Systems (GMP, HACCP, USDA, FDA)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Yield Improvement
- Manufacturing Systems (SAP, MES)
- Operations Leadership
- Maintenance & Reliability
- Technical Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Flavor & Food Manufacturing
Certification
- ASQ Lean Six Sigma
Timeline
Process Engineering Manager
Oats Overnight
05.2025 - Current
Process Technology Manager, Flavors
ADM
06.2023 - 05.2025
Production Manager
L’Oréal
09.2021 - 06.2023
Operations Supervisor, Process Flavors
Givaudan
01.2021 - 09.2021
Project Process Engineer
Givaudan
12.2018 - 01.2021
Scheduling & Inventory Team Supervisor
Givaudan
04.2017 - 12.2018
Production Specialist, Liquids & Chemicals
Givaudan
06.2015 - 04.2017
Operations Leadership Program Associate
Givaudan
06.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cincinnati