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 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.
Skills: project management process improvement equipment optimisation