Senior M&E Process Engineer - Settle Creamery
Overview
Join Arla Foods UAE, Oman & Qatar as a Senior M&E Process Engineer at Settle Creamery. Location: Settle, GB. Day shift + Competitive Salary. We're one of the world's biggest dairy producers. Settle is a 24/7 site with around 120 people producing UHT and lactose-free milk for UK and export markets. We are seeking someone with a forward-thinking mindset to continuously improve systems and ways of working, while developing themselves and others around them.
Responsibilities
* Provide leadership and contribute effectively to the implementation and maintenance of the Health and Safety & Quality processes on-site.
* Work collaboratively with the Processing department team.
* Develop and implement improvement plans for allocated equipment to increase efficiency and technical availability.
* Conduct RCA investigations into plant issues and component failures with implementation of corrective actions and improvements.
* Develop an atmosphere of change that will positively contribute towards the advancement of all functions relating to the manufacturing operation embracing the Lean culture.
* Ensure legal compliance of plant equipment.
* Ensure Permit To Work compliance and enforce all site H&S rules.
* Ensure Quality & Hygiene procedures are adhered to and all work is performed to required standards.
* Complete all predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance work orders as detailed in the department workload plan, in partnership with the Engineering Planner.
* Work with the Engineering Planner to develop and implement annual overhaul plans for allocated equipment.
* Coach and mentor colleagues, embracing shared knowledge to develop their skills and strengthen the engineering team.
* Accountability for withdrawing stock from engineering stores in line with SAP procedures.
* Define, standardise and optimise processes including production and CIP.
* Conduct audits to measure and improve the effectiveness of the Site Engineering function.
Qualifications
* Recognised time served apprenticeship in an engineering discipline with HNC/HND.
* Good communication skills (verbal & written).
* Able to demonstrate logical thought processes and follow detailed instructions.
* 3 years' recent detailed experience within an automated process environment – Food / Brewing / Pharmaceutical / Chemical.
* Technical hands-on expertise in process-related plant and equipment (Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation).
* Skilled in reading SCADA visualisations.
* A positive and resilient approach to problem solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
* Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) – SAP Maintenance Module.
* IT literacy.
* Financial awareness.
* Working knowledge of HSE requirements.
About Arla
* We are a farmer-owned cooperative, committed to partnering with farmers so they are guaranteed a fair price for their milk.
* We have experimented with poo-powered trucks and built some of the world's first carbon-neutral dairy operations as part of our commitment to sustainability.
* We are the producer of Lurpak, one of the world's most iconic butter brands.
* We are a Danish business operating across the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North America, South America and other regions worldwide.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary
* Pension Scheme - contributions matched up to 6%
* Flexible Benefits - buy annual leave, Reward Gateway discounts, cycle scheme with NI savings, and tech scheme with NI savings.
How to apply
We are excited to welcome you to the Arla family. If you have a question about the role, please contact Chris Wakefield at chwak@arlafoods.com.
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