Process Technologist

Do you approach new challenges with passion and take ownership for your actions? Be the change you want to see and start shaping industry from the inside

Trelleborg Polyurethane Products provides innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries within the Defence, Rail and Industry sectors. We are a standalone product area positioned within of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, who have a total of around 21,000 employees around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Process Technologist to join our Retford, UK plant. You will receive great benefits and reward package as well as opportunities to grow your career

**About the Job**:
We are looking for the successful applicant to drive strategic continuous improvement of manufacturing processes within the business. You will expedite and control change in order to facilitate manufacturing excellence. You will undertake practical problem solving and instigate countermeasure activities as advised by the Technical and R&D Manager.

This job will be primarily supporting an exciting new government funded multidisciplinary project. Your role will be central to the delivery of this program, and a number of other groundbreaking projects. You will be working in a close-knit team of scientists and engineers operating at the cutting edge of technology, in a brand-new purpose built innovation facility.

**Tasks and Responsibilities**:

- Lead Strategic Improvement Projects from conception to completion, delivering an engaging change experience for the internal customer
- Motivating Change and strengthening relationships between the Operations, Technical and Quality teams in order to facilitate and supervise changes.
- Troubleshooting and providing support to operations as decided by business needs.
- Establishing and Validating Process Documentation.
- Optimise Manufacturing Processes to remove waste and enhance margin utilising group and globally recognised ME techniques.
- Optimisation of local Manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Ensure a clear and well-rounded understanding of internal and external customers' expectations and aligning improvement solutions accordingly.

Communication is a key part of this role as you will interact with internal and external partners. Therefore we want someone who has strong persuasion, and selling skills, with an ability to connect with staff at all organisational levels. As a great team player you will also be results and solutions driven and will go above and beyond to build a phenomenal customer experience. We are also looking for a someone who will contribute towards our way of doing business; but will come up with innovative solutions and understands the important role they play in the overall success of the company.