Nine Twenty Engineering are currently working with our Ayrshire based FMCG client to recruit for a Process Improvement Lead Engineer. This role will support the implantation of a Maintenance and Engineering strategy.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Deliver projects identified from the Maintenance & Engineering Strategy and Distilling & Energy Development Plan and ensure they are delivered within agreed timeframe, scope and budget
Identify, analyse, propose and deliver engineering solutions for critical plant process failures
Lead, motivate and develop the Maintenance & Engineering Improvement Team in line with the Company Values to maximise employee engagement
Ensure timely effective response to major plant failures, undertake root cause analysis (RCA, FMEA/FMECA etc.) and implement permanent improvement solutions wherever possible
Lead the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Visual management and other currently established continuous improvement practices within Maintenance & Engineering by translating them into achievable and “actionable” plans
Implement best practise processes and procedures maximising effectiveness whilst maintaining a strong interface with Process, Spirit Supply, Technical Support, Compliance and Project Engineering
Develop the Lean Six Sigma green and black belt program within Maintenance & Engineering, ensuring consistency with principles in the wider operational teams
Develop cross functional relationships that ensure the embedding of a sustainable continuous improvement culture for all Maintenance & Engineering activities
Lead the further development and implementation of business systems, resulting in the delivery of real-time information which is visible, meaningful and supports the delivery of goals and targets
Experience required:
Educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline, namely Chemical or Process
A good level of understanding in continual improvement principles, namely LEAN or Six Sigma
Knowledge and demonstrable experience of ‘Best in Class’ manufacturing techniques, processes and principles
Must have a demonstrable track record providing process improvement engineering solutions across a variety of complex machinery and equipment
Experience of leading a technical team through a period of transformational change
FMCG experience
Certified in Six Sigma Green Belt
If you have the relevant skill set and would like to be considered, please submit your CV today for the attention of Nine Twenty Engineering