Engineer, Process Improvement
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Nuneaton
Full Time, Permanent
SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.
A key objective for this individual is to coordinate activities and standards primarily in the production area. Designing out flaws and building in capability to optimise the line performance. Using our information systems such as Harford for the identification of top losses and creation of improvement plans will be fundamental.
Youll drive a quality culture through the adherence to first class techniques to ensure compliance to food safety and GMP standards.
Youll provide strong maintenance & engineering support in the area, improving efficiency, safety, quality and cost.
Work pattern:
4-on-4-off days & nights.
YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY
Working with the process improvement manager to provide input into the current state of the plants operations, develop future vision and support implementation of improvement plans using root cause analysis, influence changeover and production best practice, and focus on improvements with waste management
Assisting in locating and implementing best-in-class operational processes and then facilitate them into the plant with the support of a multifunctional team, providing detailed technical guidance for the planning and completion of activities on the process lines, using criticality analysis of site assets to drive improvement projects in key areas, balancing expectations of shift area delivery against the CI priority list, ensuring compliance to timing of delivery and expenditure
Offering major breakdown coordination, analysis of reports & guidance on recommendations, ensuring communication is maintained between all parties involved in this area of work, and support the team leader and production agenda with a balanced view
YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE
Educated in a relevant field (apprenticeship to NHD level or equivalent, or a strong graduate) with relevant practical experience within engineering role in an FMCG or food manufacturing environment
Able to demonstrate process excellence expertise with either lean or six sigma experience
Experienced, with a good knowledge of modern condition monitoring and preventative maintenance techniques
Able to demonstrate awareness and understanding of key legislative and safety requirements within engineering
Are a strong analytical thinker with planning and decision-making skills
Able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically and multitask
A skilled problem solver, and able to escalate when appropriate, communicating actions and mitigation implementation plans clearly
Able to effectively influence and communicate at all levels
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH
Bonus scheme paid quarterly
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
Health cash plan
- claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
Long service recognised every 5 years
Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
Discounted branded products
Free, onsite parking
Subsidised staff restaurant
My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/employee-benefits
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operationsand invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who willbe supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
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