Process Improvement & Project Engineer

Process Improvement & Project Engineer

Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO you will be designing, developing, & optimising manufacturing processes to unlock capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, & enhance operational efficiency. You will drive scalable growth while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, & compliance, identifying barriers to growth, recommending improvements, & leading strategic process optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities you will: -

• Process Documentation & Barrier Identification
• Lead the effort to document barriers to growth & operational inefficiencies within current production lines.
• Develop detailed process maps & identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Recommend future capital investment needs based on identified process constraints & opportunities for growth.

Process Design

• To work closely with the R&D & Engineering teams to design sustainable manuf.processes aligned with future business needs.
• Lead all other initiatives to grow manuf. capability inc. the design & dev. of new manuf. facilities to support business scalability.

Process Optimisation & Capacity Mgt.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of current production processes to identify capacity constraints, inefficiencies, across all technologies.
• Develop & implement strategies to resolve capacity issues, improve throughput, reduce batch fails & maximise yields & production output.
• Work closely with the operations team to optimise resource allocation & production scheduling & reduce downtime
• Lead initiatives to enhance plant capacity utilisation through process re engineering & Lean Manuf. principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Promote & drive the company's continuous improvement programme using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & principles.
• Design & implement process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, & optimise yield.
• Monitor & report on (KPIs) to track the impact of improvements & ensure alignment with company goals

Project Mgt.

• Lead process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, & with minimal disruption to production.
• Develop & manage project timelines, resources, & budgets, ensuring effective execution of process optimisation initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Mgt.

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, S&T & R&D teams to ensure alignment in achieving operational goals & implementing process improvements.
• Effectively communicate process changes, new methodologies, & best practices effectively to all levels of staff.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align process improvement strategies with broader business objectives.

Training & Development - support the training & dev of operations staff on new processes, equipment, & operational procedures.

CapEx - Lead all other initiatives to exp&/unlock manuf. capability inc. the location & design of a new manufacturing facility. Demonstrate financial discipline & compliance to overall Capex policy.

Skills & Qualifications / Experience you will bring: -

• 3-5 years in process Eng or Operations management within manuf. ideally in the food industry.
• BSc/BA in a Business-related discipline ideally.
• Exp. with automation tech, digital manufacturing, data-driven process optimisation
• Strong operational, commercial awareness, sound judgment & decision-making capability.
• Expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, & process reengineering.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory & regulatory requirements of Food Safety, H&S, & Env. Compliance.
• Can implement Lean Manuf. principles & CI methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving ability for mech & process-related challenges, addressing root causes.
• Exceptional stakeholder mgt. skills, inc. exp. work with employees, customers, auditors, & vendors/contractors.
• Proven negotiation & influencing skills in complex operational environments
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) sharing technical concepts easily .
• Collating, analysing, & presenting data to support strategic decision-making.
• Challenge status quo & drive meaningful change in a constructive & professional manner.
• Strong business acumen with a proactive & strategic mindset.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, & optimistic with a can-do attitude.
• Working 4 days on site and 1 from home.

Competitive Salary and benefits available.