Overview
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team based in our Hamilton office, that will also support the teams in East Kilbride and Whitehaven Offices, as a Technical Specialist. This role is to ensure the site meets its desired efficiency levels in respect to customer and business expectations. The role will lead the site technical performance and ensure that problems are resolved, risks are managed and product capability expanded.
Responsibilities
* Be the cross-site technical lead for the operation, providing technical leadership and support across Hamilton, Whitehaven, and East Kilbride.
* Coordinate inter-site technical projects and improvement initiatives.
* Standardise manufacturing processes, quality parameters, and technical documentation across sites.
* Provide technical consultations.
* Participate in customer visits and resolve product related issues when required.
* Prepare technical documentation and product data and specification sheets applicable to both sites.
* Enhance site quality performance and technical solutions.
* Be the Continuous Improvement lead for the site.
* Establish and align quality testing standards across both plants (scuff, transit, temperature & humidity, etc.).
* Support audits and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards.
* Work with production departments to improve production line efficiencies.
* Proactively identify and implement technical improvements to products and processes.
* Monitor and optimise key production parameters (e.g. ply alignment, adhesive application, curing/drying time, wrap application, base - paper and tinplate - quality).
* Lead cross-site cost reduction initiatives in raw materials, adhesives, and energy usage.
* Track and report technical KPIs for all facilities.
* Manage product specifications for the site.
* Assist in specification, installation, and commissioning of new equipment at either site.
* Recommend technical upgrades or process modifications to improve productivity and safety.
Qualifications
* Knowledge, Skills, Experience
* Graduate level or 5 years’ experience in a technical role is required.
* Qualifications that relate to materials etc would be beneficial.
Skills
* Strong technical interpretation skills
* Ability to apply “lateral thinking.”
* Experience of working in the premium drink industry is advantageous
* Problem solving techniques.
* Strong computer literacy with proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications.
* Excellent communication, briefing, and presentation skills
* Full driving licence
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
* Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.
We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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