Process Engineer

Exciting opportunities have arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our global FMCG client (the powerhouse behind brands such as Walls, Persil, Magnum and Knorr) as a Process Engineer (2 roles available) to be based in Port Sunlight, Wirral. This is a full-time temporary role for 3 months to start ASAP, paying up to £31,301 per annum, pro rata, working 37.5 hours per week (7am-3pm).

Role Overview

• The cell Process Engineer owns the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process and problem solving for their lines.
• They are responsible for providing the rights stops and performance data for the line workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• They are responsible for elimination the process variability of the equipment assigned to them through line settings and changeover processes.
• They are responsible for building problem solving capability in operators.

Key Accountabilities

• Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line. Provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings.
• Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions.
• Owns Line heat map for loss stratification and top loss identification
• Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools
• Owns the line settings process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process
• Owns the changeover process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process cell
• Leads SMED workshops for the line to improve the changeover process
• Owns the problem-solving process for the line.
• Provides subject matter support to the line team and operators
• Supports building problem solving capability in operators
• Coaches operators on processes
• Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans
• Supports and leads problem solving sessions

Key Requirements

• Engineering degree preferable (chemical/mechanical/electrical) but not essential if you have demonstrable experience in manufacturing.
• Understanding of root cause analysis, continuous improvement and SMED is essential.
• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is.
• Clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards.
• Can present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand.
• Able to make logical decisions based on data.
• Able to prioritise effectively between daily losses (Sporadic) and long-term losses (Chronic).