Our Client is one of the largest sugar producers in the world, employing more than 42,000 employees and operating in 10 countries, to produce around four million tonnes of sugar annually. They have sugar operations in Africa, Spain and both north and south China in addition to the UK.
We are actively seeking a Improvement Engineer/Manager to Lead an activity programme to deliver lasting improvement in our Clients factory environment and the behaviours necessary to inspire customer confidence, Deliver guaranteed product quality and be recognised as “best in class”.
The Improvement Engineer will be responsible for identifying and delivering sustainable improvements in operational performance, product quality and Customer service.
Key Result Areas
Manage the audit programme to ensure continued compliance and identify opportunities for:
• Improvement – Internal, BRC, ISO and Customer audits etc
• Manage customer facing activities
• Manage Q&FS issues and improvement activities
• Manage customer audits and visits
• Deliver Q&FS training programme
• Ensure the communication is effective on site
• Work closely with the CI Ops Manager and Area Mangers to facilitate the factory
Process improvement
• Lead improvement activities and develop problem solving techniques across site
• Work with Area Managers and technicians in process troubleshooting as an integral
Part of the operations team
• Provide technical support across the Area Manager and Team Leader group to
ensure the factory achieves financial and technical budgets during operational
Periods
• Use experience and judgement to be a part of technical discussions and demonstrate
a Co-ordinated approach to ensure optimum decisions is taken
• Deputise for Area Manager Role cover when required
Skills & Experience Required
• Detailed knowledge of Quality, Food Safety and Business Management system
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and 5S methodology
• NEBOSH general certificate
• Advanced Food Hygiene qualifications
• At least 3 years’ experience of working in a large-scale Process Operations Industry
• Have experience of leading continuous improvement initiatives and have the
ability to conceptualise new ideas in the context of a business
• Have experience of leading multiple capital expenditure projects
• Be a problem solver with strong analytical skills
Personal Attributes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong ability to develop systems of work and influence these at all levels
• Tenacious with a passion for the business to succeed
• Strong influencer with a flair for problem solving
• Self-motivated team player
• A positive flexible attitude and the ability to cope with a changing business environment
If this opportunity is of interest please forward your most up to date CV to frank.ademoye@pacific-international.com or call 0207 478 7730 for more details.
