Engineering Flake Process Line Lead

McCain; Hannover; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global food manufacturer is seeking an Engineering Flake Process Line Lead to manage and optimize the flake process line in Hannover, Germany. The role will involve overseeing process design, installation of equipment, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in process engineering. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Health and Pension insurance

High degree of independence

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering or production management.
• Proven track record of managing process lines.
• Strong knowledge of process design and optimization techniques.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end management of the flake process line.
• Oversee engineering design and optimization for equipment.
• Manage installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical problem-solving

Leadership

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Master's degree or relevant certification

Tools

Process control systems

Relevant software tools

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title : Engineering Flake Process Line Lead

Position Type : Regular - Full-Time

Position Location : Eschborn

Requisition ID : 37923

The Engineering Flake Process Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the design installation commissioning and continuous improvement of the flake process line within a manufacturing or production facility. This role ensures that the process line operates efficiently safely and in compliance with quality standards while meeting production targets. The Process Line Lead acts as the technical expert and primary point of contact for all engineering matters related to the flake process coordinating cross-functional teams and liaising with external vendors and stakeholders as required.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Process Line Management : Lead the end-to-end management of the flake process line including planning scheduling resource allocation and performance monitoring.
• Engineering Design & Optimization : Oversee the engineering design layout and specification of equipment for the flake process. Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance throughput yield and product quality.
• Installation & Commissioning : Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
• Technical Troubleshooting : Serve as the subject matter expert for technical issues troubleshooting process or equipment problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify and execute projects to improve process efficiency reduce waste and enhance safety and sustainability.
• Team Leadership : Supervise and mentor a team of engineers technicians and operators working on the flake process line.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure all process activities comply with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Health Safety & Environment : Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures within the process line.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with production maintenance quality and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of objectives and effective communication.
• Reporting & Documentation : Maintain accurate records of process parameters incidents and improvement projects. Prepare regular reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering Mechanical Engineering Process Engineering or a related field. A masters degree or relevant professional certification is advantageous.
• Significant experience (typically 5 years) in process engineering or production management within a relevant industry (e.g. plastics food recycling chemicals).
• Proven track record of managing process lines ideally with a focus on flakes or similar continuous processes.
• Strong knowledge of process design equipment specification and process optimization techniques.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with process control systems automation and relevant software tools.
• Strong commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French or Dutch is a plus.

What we offer

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand fun and high performing team
• Opportunity to be a part of Greenfield Project in Germany
• A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours / hybrid working
• Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
• Friendly atmosphere.

This role offers a high degree of independence and plenty of room for personal initiative and growth.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family : Engineering & Technical

Division : Global Operations and Growth

Department : Engineering Project October MEHRUM

Location(s) : DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Hannover

DE - Germany : Hesse : Eschborn

DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Mehrum

DE - Germany : Other : Reference job description

Company : McCain GMBH

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1