--- title: 'Process Engineer at The Vita Coco Company' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/process-engineer-the-vita-coco-company-singapore-1kdxrmv4232k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-25' --- # Process Engineer at The Vita Coco Company - **Company:** The Vita Coco Company - **Location:** Singapore - **Posted:** 2026-10-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-25 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thevitacococompany/jobs/4464793009 ## Job description Vita Coco is the leading coconut water brand in the world, built on a simple idea: bring better-for-you, natural hydration to more people. Since starting in 2004, we’ve grown into a global business with teams in New York, London, and Singapore, and we’re now publicly traded on NASDAQ under COCO. As a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, we’re committed to supporting farming communities, sourcing responsibly, and building products that are better for people and the planet. We move fast, stay scrappy, and care deeply about doing the right thing. We’re now looking for someone who’s excited to join a growing, purpose-driven company and help shape what comes next. Our Values: - Human First: We lead with inclusivity, transparency, and empathy. - Nothing is Impossible: We experiment, learn, and keep moving forward. - United by Our Will to Win: We stay aligned, work collaboratively, and push toward shared goals. - Part of Something Bigger: We’re committed to uplifting the communities we’re connected to locally and globally In a Nutshell, we’re looking for… A Manufacturing Process Engineer with liquid processing experience in the F&B sector, who will be responsible for providing operations support to strategic co-manufacturing partners, in improving manufacturing performance, supporting troubleshooting and optimizing end to end process, who will collaborate closely to implement innovative and continuous improvement initiatives from a processing perspective. This role, based out of Singapore, will entail about 50% travel, primarily within the APAC region. ## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Project Management - Support projects involving new plant installations and lead continuous improvement from a processing . - Manage overall project timelines in his/her scope and coordinate with the different stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of projects - Work closely with co-manufacturing partners to provide technical support during entire project phase Operations Support - Provide Technical Support to ensure Quality, Productivity & Costs are optimized - Assist in plant trouble shooting and in the resolution of manufacturing related issues - Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and Corporate HQ in executing new package launches and commercialisation of new products - Ensure that the required Factory SOPs are in place, so that our overall network operations are strengthen and contribute to its development. - Ensure that our operation requirements are taken to completion, and incorporated in out partners manufacturers working ways. - Conduct audits of all co-manufacturing facilities to evaluate the manufacturing process and coordinate required follow-up actions - Work closely with co-manufacturing partners and QA Team to investigate and resolve product quality issues - Identification of cost savings and optimization opportunities in our co-manufacturing partners, define action plans to execute the actions needed so these are captured. Process Optimization & Operational Excellence: - Analyse and optimize processing operations (UHT, pasteurization, blending, homogenization, CIP…). - Improve OEE, yield, and process efficiency through data-driven analysis. - Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions. - Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshoot processing issues. - Monitor our partners maintenance plan, contributing to its development and identifying gaps and closely coordinating with supply chain for downtime related requirements. Innovation and Improvement - Lead and execute trials with co-manufacturing partners in new process development - Work together with co-manufacturing partners on product improvements and new product formulations - Perform technical feasibility and manufacturing audits for potential new manufacturing partners and material suppliers Sustainability &ESG - Lead sustainability initiatives resulting on water usage reduction, chemical reduction and energy efficiency - Contribute to sustainability goals across factories, connected to our overall company objectives. ## DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - 4 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry, preferably in beverages - Familiar with factory manufacturing processes and constraints related to low acid food & aseptic beverage production - Sound technical knowledge and liquid processing equipment, mechanical P&ID design and strong understanding on manufacturing procedures and sequence requirement. - Exposed to food quality requirements such as HACCP, GMP and ISO Systems - Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. - Willingness to travel around the region (50%). ## A NOTE FROM US We welcome you to apply—even if you don’t check every box. We’re big fans of curious, growth-minded people who want to learn, contribute, and make an impact. If you feel connected to our brands and our mission, we’d love to hear from you. [Privacy Policy](https://vitacoco.com/pages/privacy-policy) ## About The Vita Coco Company ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Vita Coco Company is the world’s leading coconut water brand, pioneering the packaged coconut water category since 2004 and expanding into other better-for-you beverages. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: COCO) - **Headquarters**: New York, NY, USA - **Founded**: 2004 - **Founders**: Michael Kirban, Ira Liran ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Beverage (Functional Beverages, Coconut Water, Plant-Based Waters) - **Target customers**: B2C (mass market, health-conscious consumers) and B2B (club, food, drug, mass, convenience, e-commerce, foodservice, and on-premise accounts) - **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver great-tasting, natural, and nutritious products that are better for consumers and better for the world. ## Products & Services - **Vita Coco**: The flagship brand of coconut water, available in multiple flavors and sizes. Also includes coconut oil, juice, and milk offerings. - **Ever & Ever**: A sustainably packaged still and sparkling water brand. - **PWR LIFT**: A protein-infused fitness drink. - **Private Label**: The company is a large supplier of private label coconut water and coconut oil to key retailers. - **Bulk Sales**: Revenue generated from bulk product sales to other beverage and food companies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Publicly traded on NASDAQ (COCO). Market cap varies; check recent filings for current data. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (FY2024): $497.2 million (per 10-K filed 02/26/2025) [investors.thevitacococompany.com](https://investors.thevitacococompany.com/static-files/7f3984d2-926a-4745-962e-d0fad4df5542) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Public company; major institutional investors include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Key retail partners include Costco, Target, Walmart, and Amazon. - **Growth Signals**: Global presence in over 35 countries; primary markets include North America, UK, and Germany. Diversified supply chain across 17 factories in 7 countries. Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) status. ## Competitive Advantages - **Category Leader**: Dominant market share in the U.S. coconut water category. - **Asset-Light Supply Chain**: No ownership of factories, allowing for flexibility and rapid adaptation to market changes. - **Strong Brand Recognition**: “Vita Coco” is a household name synonymous with coconut water. - **Sustainability Commitment**: Certified B Corp and PBC status, with initiatives like Seedlings for Sustainability (10 million seedlings by 2030). ## Strategic Focus - **Category Expansion**: Extending into other better-for-you beverage categories (Ever & Ever, PWR LIFT). - **Global Growth**: Deepening presence in existing markets (North America, UK, Germany) and expanding into new geographies. - **Sustainability & Impact**: Strengthening supply chain resilience, regenerative agriculture, and community support (The Vita Coco Project®). - **Product Innovation**: Developing new flavors and formats to meet consumer demand for natural hydration. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes inclusivity, transparency, and optimism. Describes itself as a place for “challengers, rule breakers, team players, and changemakers.” [vitacoco.com](https://vitacoco.com/pages/careers) - **Hybrid Office & Remote Work Capabilities**: Offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote options for certain roles. - **Generous Parental Leave Policies**: Provides robust parental leave benefits. - **Unlimited Vacation Day**: Policy of unlimited paid time off. - **Competitive Health Insurance Plans – No Waiting Period**: Health benefits start immediately upon hire. - **Monthly Product Allowance**: Employees receive a monthly allowance of Vita Coco products. - **Pet Insurance & Pet Friendly Office**: The New York HQ is pet-friendly and offers pet insurance. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: 48% of employees identify as female; 39% identify as Latin, Hispanic, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or multiracial. Active Culture & Belonging Committee. [vitacoco.com](https://vitacoco.com/pages/careers) - **Global Team**: 301 employees across 5 countries (New York, London, Germany, Spain, Singapore). - **Impact**: Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation, with a strong focus on community support and environmental sustainability. ## Sources 1. [The Vita Coco Company 10-K (FY2024)](https://investors.thevitacococompany.com/static-files/7f3984d2-926a-4745-962e-d0fad4df5542) 2. [Vita Coco Careers Page](https://vitacoco.com/pages/careers) 3. [Vita Coco Impact Page](https://vitacoco.com/pages/impact) 4. 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