Chemical Process Engineer: Lean Plant Improvement & Growth

MTrec Ltd Technical; Stanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Competitive salary

Professional development

Collaborative environment

On-site parking

Dayshift

Growing business

Job summary

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Chemical Process Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

The role focuses on KPI management, lean manufacturing, and asset life planning, with coaching of shift Operations Leaders and close collaboration with production teams to meet

Qualifications

• Degree in science or engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in chemical industry in a similar process/asset management role.
• Able to communicate effectively with internal departments.
• Willing to undergo drug & alcohol pre-employment screening.
• Well organized, able to work independently and in a team.
• Available for urgent calls & emails outside of work hours (disturbance allowance).

Responsibilities

• Manage, report on, and continuously improve plant KPI performance.
• Create and maintain SOPs and procedures for safe operating envelopes.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing within the plant area (5S, TPM, Kaizen).
• Develop and deliver the plant improvement strategy and Asset Life Plan.
• Coach Shift Operations Leaders and provide technical support.
• Ensure operators are trained and capable to meet targets.
• Delegate tasks to maximize team potential.
• Coach operators and technicians within plant areas.
• Provide asset performance feedback to the Production Manager.
• Apply lean principles to ensure safe behaviours, orderliness, and targets are met.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

KPI management

Documentation

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a permanent Chemical Process Engineer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a growing engineering business.

The role focuses on KPI management, lean manufacturing, and asset life planning, with coaching of shift Operations Leaders and close collaboration with production teams to meet