Michael Horan profile

Summary

Process development manager with broad experiences in product/process development and implementation. Leading a team to deliver the innovation pipeline, continuous improvement and efficiency project across the European manufacturing network.

Specialties: Process Engineering, extrusion, snacks, petfood, food science

Work Experience (3)

Global R&D Head of Process Development

Mars

August 2016 - Present

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Lead Global Process Development team based remotely in the US, Belgium and Netherlands
- Provide Process Development leadership to drive efficiency, improve quality and enable growth consistent with the business strategy
- Responsible to identify, develop and align technology programs and manage interfaces within R&D, Engineering and Supply functions
- Member of the Global Food R&D Managers community

R&D Technology Development Manager

Mars

August 2013 - Present

Bremen Area, Germany

- Lead Technology Development team to scale up and implement new technologies into the European manufacturing network
- Implementation of the Innovation Pipeline, continuous improvement, and efficiency projects
- Accountable for development, recruitment and target setting for all team members

Senior Technology Development Engineer

Mars Inc, Germany

March 2010 - Present

- Lead technical innovation/renovation projects for Dry Petfood
- Develop and implement new processes for Dry Petfood innovation/improvement projects
- Western Europe lead for Global Product Stability Team
- Facilitate technology transfer to other regional development centers