Process Engineer Role Summary
As a key member of our production team, you will play a critical role in driving improvements and efficient commercialization of products. Your technical expertise and process knowledge will be essential in implementing best practices and reducing variation in operating methods.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and results-driven individual to make a significant impact on our business.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide process engineering support and technical expertise to departments in process issues working alongside Department Managers
* Develop CI and LEAN knowledge amongst senior leaders and shop floor employees through subject matter expertise
* Pillar lead for FI (Focused Improvement) TPM Pillar streams of work (loss analysis & focused improvement)
* Data analysis to identify current gaps and opportunities for improvements as well as evaluation and recommendation of process capital improvements and automation
* Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive implementation of cost improvement, energy saving, waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
* Facilitate the link with R&D to ensure new products moving into manufacturing are in line with process capability
* Engage in new equipment concepts and installations to understand capability and ensure it is suitable for purpose
* Drive the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practice
* Apply sound knowledge of both batch and continuous processing systems within the food manufacturing environment to optimise process capability, throughput, and compliance
* Evaluate and improve product and process consistency through a deep understanding of unit operations such as mixing, homogenising, cross-contamination and sanitisation, across both discrete and flow-based production systems
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial preferred
* Food Science or extensive (10+ years) applicable trade experience in FMCG environment with a minimum of two years of relevant production/engineering experience
* Sound working knowledge of plant operations, packaging and processing equipment and engineering
* Experience in TPM/LEAN
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
* A passion for continuous improvement and developing people
* Results driven
* Demonstrated experience working with both batch and continuous processing systems in a regulated food or FMCG environment
* Understanding of process control strategies, process characterisation, validation, and quality implications related to both process types
Benefits
* Supportive culture that offers genuine work life balance
* Generous reward and recognition programs in place
* Regular employee engagement activities including food vans, coffee vans and BBQs
* Annual Bonus Program (MIB)
* Free onsite parking
* Paid parental leave and partner paid entitlements with supportive return to work program
About You
This role is ideal for a motivated and results-driven individual who is passionate about continuous improvement and developing people.