Process Improvement Technician
6 months ago
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Are you already a highly skilled and motivated professional in the feed milling industry?
Do you have a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and a commitment to continuous improvement principles?
Are you ready to develop process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality?
If so, we want you to join our team at ABN Cupar as a Process Improvement Technician.
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement principles.
Key Responsibilities:
Look at the current feed milling processes to identify areas for improvement. Develop and implement process optimisation strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Conduct time and motion studies to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement. Deliver continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen. Monitor and report on the progress of improvement initiatives, ensuring goals and priorities are met. Collect, analyse, and interpret process data to make informed decisions. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of process improvements. Use statistical tools to analyse data and identify trends or patterns. Provide technical support to operations teams to resolve process-related issues. Develop and implement troubleshooting procedures to minimise downtime and ensure consistent product quality. Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions. Promote a culture of safety and quality through training and continuous improvement efforts. Work closely with engineering, production, quality, and distribution to ensure successful project completion.About you:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related role in the feed milling industry or a similar manufacturing environment. Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Desirable) Lean Manufacturing certification. (Desirable) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. (Desirable)
Skills & Experience
Not Specified
About The Company
Rewarding your passion
When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonus, ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you - from day one.
About us
ABN is the UK’s number one animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. These range from large corporate customers through to family-owned farm enterprises. We service these customers with feed, nutrition, advice, and related services.
We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc) and we’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably by making quality animal feed, creating nutrition and technology-based products, and offering data services for the agri-food industry. What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you. People with different life experiences who share common values. Together we’re building a fair, innovative and inclusive culture.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.
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