Job title: Process Improvement & Project Engineer
Company: Sanderson Recruitment
Job description: Supply Chain & Procurement | Ireland | Permanent | € 90000 – € 91000Process Improvement & Project EngineerJob Purpose: Reporting to the CEO you will be designing, developing, & optimising manufacturing processes to unlock capacity, eliminate bottlenecks, & enhance operational efficiency. You will drive scalable growth while maintaining the highest standards of product quality, safety, & compliance, identifying barriers to growth, recommending improvements, & leading strategic process optimisation initiatives.Key Responsibilities you will: –
- Process Documentation & Barrier Identification
- Lead the effort to document barriers to growth & operational inefficiencies within current production lines.
- Develop detailed process maps & identify areas for improvement, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
- Recommend future capital investment needs based on identified process constraints & opportunities for growth.
Process Design
- To work closely with the R&D & Engineering teams to design sustainable manuf.processes aligned with future business needs.
- Lead all other initiatives to grow manuf. capability inc. the design & dev. of new manuf. facilities to support business scalability.
Process Optimisation & Capacity Mgt.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of current production processes to identify capacity constraints, inefficiencies, across all technologies.
- Develop & implement strategies to resolve capacity issues, improve throughput, reduce batch fails & maximise yields & production output.
- Work closely with the operations team to optimise resource allocation & production scheduling & reduce downtime
- Lead initiatives to enhance plant capacity utilisation through process re engineering & Lean Manuf. principles.
Continuous Improvement
- Promote & drive the company’s continuous improvement programme using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies & principles.
- Design & implement process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce waste, & optimise yield.
- Monitor & report on (KPIs) to track the impact of improvements & ensure alignment with company goals
Project Mgt.
- Lead process improvement projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, & with minimal disruption to production.
- Develop & manage project timelines, resources, & budgets, ensuring effective execution of process optimisation initiatives.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Mgt.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, S&T & R&D teams to ensure alignment in achieving operational goals & implementing process improvements.
- Effectively communicate process changes, new methodologies, & best practices effectively to all levels of staff.
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team to align process improvement strategies with broader business objectives.
Training & Development – support the training & dev of operations staff on new processes, equipment, & operational procedures.CapEx – Lead all other initiatives to exp&/unlock manuf. capability inc. the location & design of a new manufacturing facility. Demonstrate financial discipline & compliance to overall Capex policy.Skills & Qualifications / Experience you will bring: –
- 3-5 years in process Eng or Operations management within manuf. ideally in the food industry.
- BSc/BA in a Business-related discipline ideally.
- Exp. with automation tech, digital manufacturing, data-driven process optimisation
- Strong operational, commercial awareness, sound judgment & decision-making capability.
- Expertise in process mapping, root cause analysis, & process reengineering.
- In-depth knowledge of statutory & regulatory requirements of Food Safety, H&S, & Env. Compliance.
- Can implement Lean Manuf. principles & CI methodologies.
- Strong problem-solving ability for mech & process-related challenges, addressing root causes.
- Exceptional stakeholder mgt. skills, inc. exp. work with employees, customers, auditors, & vendors/contractors.
- Proven negotiation & influencing skills in complex operational environments
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written) sharing technical concepts easily .
- Collating, analysing, & presenting data to support strategic decision-making.
- Challenge status quo & drive meaningful change in a constructive & professional manner.
- Strong business acumen with a proactive & strategic mindset.
- Enthusiastic, energetic, & optimistic with a can-do attitude.
- Working 4 days on site and 1 from home.
Competitive Salary and benefits available.Apply for this Position: Please tick to accept ourYour Consultant:Nicola Reid
Expected salary: €90000 – 91000 per year
Location: Ireland
Job date: Fri, 09 May 2025 04:38:20 GMT
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