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
* 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
* Work closely with R&D & Engineering teams to design sustainable manufacturing processes aligned with future business needs.
* Lead initiatives to grow manufacturing capability, including the design & development of new manufacturing facilities to support scalability.
Process Optimisation & Capacity Management
* Conduct in-depth analysis of current production processes to identify capacity constraints and inefficiencies across technologies.
* Develop & implement strategies to resolve capacity issues, improve throughput, reduce batch failures, & maximise yields & production output.
* Work with operations to optimize resource allocation & scheduling, reducing downtime.
* Lead initiatives to enhance plant capacity utilisation through process reengineering & Lean Manufacturing principles.
Continuous Improvement
* Drive the company’s continuous improvement program using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
* Design & implement process improvements to enhance product quality, reduce waste, & optimise yield.
* Monitor & report on KPIs to track the impact of improvements and ensure alignment with company goals.
Project Management
* Lead process improvement projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring timely, within-budget completion with minimal disruption.
* Manage project timelines, resources, & budgets effectively.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, S&T & R&D teams to align on operational goals & process improvements.
* Communicate process changes and best practices effectively across all staff levels.
* Work with senior leadership to align strategies with broader business objectives.
Training & Development
Support training of operations staff on new processes, equipment, & procedures.
CapEx
Lead initiatives to expand manufacturing capability, including locating & designing new facilities, demonstrating financial discipline and compliance with CapEx policies.
Skills & Qualifications / Experience
* 3-5 years in process engineering or operations management in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry.
* BSc/BA in business, project management, or engineering.
* Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, data-driven process optimisation.
* Strong operational, commercial awareness, judgment & decision-making skills.
* Expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, & reengineering.
* Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements, H&S, & environmental compliance.
* Ability to implement Lean Manufacturing & continuous improvement methodologies.
* Problem-solving skills for mechanical & process challenges, addressing root causes.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with employees, customers, auditors, & vendors.
* Negotiation & influencing skills in complex environments.
* Strong communication skills (verbal & written).
* Data analysis & presentation skills for strategic decisions.
* Ability to challenge the status quo & drive change professionally.
* Proactive, strategic mindset with business acumen.
* Enthusiastic, energetic, & optimistic attitude.
* Work schedule: 4 days on-site, 1 day remote.
The Benefits include: Negotiable salary, laptop, phone, P-card; Daytime role (M-F) 08:30 – 17:30, with at least four days on-site.
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