Focus Improvement Engineer

PRINCES; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Focus Improvement Engineer to enhance operational performance in their soft drinks manufacturing facility. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with various teams to solve recurring issues. The successful candidate will leverage data-driven techniques and analytical skills to develop strategic improvement plans while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic team committed to operational excellence and make a significant impact on productivity and efficiency.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off

14.5% Pension

Flexible Holiday Option

Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies

Critical Illness Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing or production industry roles.
• Strong knowledge of RCA and problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance operational performance.
• Document processes for clarity and adherence to standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Engineering recognised qualification

Tools

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

About Princes

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Focus Improvement Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement (CI) of ongoing issues to improve output and performance within our large soft drinks company.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and drive Continuous Improvement initiatives, identifying corrective actions and prevention strategies to further improve our manufacturing facility. Follow through the problem from initial stage to finally resolving.
2. Develop, implement, and monitor continuous improvement programs and initiatives, focusing on enhancing productivity, quality, and efficiency.
3. Collaborate with the engineering team and other business units to identify and solve recurring issues, thereby enhancing overall operational performance.
4. Use data-driven techniques and analytical skills to pinpoint issues and develop strategic improvement plans.
5. Provide technical support and guidance to the operations team to ensure all production activities align with the company's performance and quality standards.
6. Facilitate training and workshops to spread the continuous improvement culture across the organization.
7. Document all processes and actions taken to improve accuracy and provide a clear understanding of the methodology used.
8. Maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.

Role Requirements

Required Qualifications:

1. Engineering recognised qualification.
2. Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing or production industry.
3. Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
4. Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
5. Proficiency in the use of data analysis tools and software.
6. Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
7. Ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

By joining our team, you will have an opportunity to contribute significantly to our commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence. If you're passionate about problem-solving and improving operational performance, we would like to meet you.

Benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Birthday off
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly & Carers Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme (company performance based)

At Princes we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates (including application). Please let us know as soon as possible of any additional support or reasonable adjustments you require through the recruitment process by emailing [e-mail]