PM Process Engineer

The Sofidel Group 

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania and the USA – with more than 6,500 employees, net sales of 2,801 million Euros (2022) and a production capacity of over one million tonnes per year (1,440,000 tonnes in 2022). “Regina”, its most well-known brand, is present on almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, KittenSoft, Lycke, Nicky, Papernet. A member of the UN Global Compact and the international WWF Climate Savers programme, the Sofidel Group considers sustainability a strategic factor with regards to growth and is committed to reducing its impact on natural capital and maximising social benefits, setting as objective the creation of shared added value for all stakeholders. Sofidel’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets to 2030 have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with reductions required to keep warming to well-below 2°C, in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Sofidel UK currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer in our paper mill department at our Baglan site. This full-time, onsite role offers an opportunity to work within our Papermill department in achieving goals related to efficiency and quality aims in accordance with the Group’s policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

On behalf of the Plant Manager:

Ensure the achievement of productive, quality and cost-effective aims established in full compliance with: provisions and policies in matters of safety, environment and product’s safety; ISO 9001 Quality System

Support the relationships with stakeholders from a technical point of view

Support the Country Operations Manager in the formulation of budget proposals related to production and maintenance costs

Liaise with the other depts. in order to maximise productivity, efficiency and service to clients

Check and manage production and maintenance costs

Guarantee the correct management and maintenance of plants

Guarantee optimisation of energy consumption and exploitation of raw materials

Check and validate production reports

Collaborate with the CTO area personnel in the process of permanent improvement in matters of: productive efficiency; production costs; energy and raw materials consumption; environmental impact

Manage relationships with the plant’s trade unions representatives in accordance with the Group’s policies

Ensure professional development of the technical personnel

Promote a safety-bound corporate culture

Promote the Corporate Principles and Values

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Checking and validating production reports

Collect, monitor and analyse production data from the Paper Mill (Production Output, Downtime, Quality) to identify any trends and to ensure targets are being met through the use of root cause analysis

Support the Country Operations Manager in the formulation of budget proposals related to production and maintenance costs

Create and review documentation related to health and safety including Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work

Support the Production Manager in chemical products management 

Support the Production Manager in troubleshoot production issues

Create and review documentation for good practices in the plant, 5s, OPLs and the training of the relevant people

Support the Production Manager to schedule production related activities 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment

A relevant degree or equivalent experience

Demonstrate interpersonal skills, teamwork and leadership capability

PACKAGE/BENEFITS:

Competitive Salary

Company Sick Pay

Pension contribution plus salary sacrifice option

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance (3x annual salary)

Discount on Company products

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

23 days annual leave, rising to 25 with service (+ public holidays)