Technical Specialist

**Overview**
The main purpose of this post will be to analysis oat scouting data & oat trial data ensuring it is analyzed to determine the running efficiency and impact to the plant. Liaise with key stakeholders such as Cupar Oats Planning, UK Global Procurement, LSS / CI Teams, Shift Operations Managers, Site QFS Managers, UK / US R&D and external contractors such as GrainCo.
Develop and maintain a focused 3 year improvement plan for the Grainstore with a Capital Plan in place. As area owner, assist with Project Management and capital investment and validate installations via robust engineering validations with statistical analysis evidence.
Create a Grainstore efficiency program focused on delivering Quality oats in a cost effective ways of working from the farms into the factory and onto our customers, in a safe condition.
**Responsibilities**
- To work with suppliers, Oats Planning and Grains Global Procurement to ensure visibility of all oat sampling data, to be the representative for the Cupar Plant.
- To understand and operate lab equipment to ensure accurate analysis and track data
- To carry out full statistical analysis of oat samples.
- Expert in IT systems for data input.
- Flexibility to cover other tasks when required.
- Take responsibility and ownership for the zone that you work in and the plant in general. This includes good housekeeping, hygiene, and 5S / lean standards are met.
- To maintain a Safe, Healthy and hygienic work place. Work safely and improve safety AND efficiency through plant systems and equipment.
- Drive the plant key performance indicator (KPI) targets of cost, quality, service, hygiene and safety.
- Monitor, control and carry out in depth fault diagnosis and arrange repairs on equipment.
- Ability to work on your own and in a small team and with UK and global stakeholders.
- Perform benchmarking exercises with other grains manufacturing sites (internal and external to PepsiCo).
- Super User for Dream Reporting System.

**Qualifications**
- Degree level of education in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is desired.
- A good level of knowledge of Process knowledge / Post Graduate preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with a co-operative style that builds strong relationships and respect for others.
- Strong data collection and statistical analysis skills.
- Strong coach and facilitator with the ability to influence behaviour.
- Planning ability - planning ability, data collection and analysis.
- Self-starter with the ability to develop action plans through the prioritisation of work.
- A strong role model for Safety, Quality and Food Safety behaviours and continuous improvements.
- Kaizen Leader (preferred but training will be provided).
- Flexible approach to working hours.
- Auditing/ compliance checking.

**Desirable**:

- Storage of combinable crops assurance schemes: eg. GTAS, TASCC.
- HACCP.
- Chemical safety awareness.