Manufacturing Engineer

Kepak Group; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kepak Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer at their Merthyr Tydfil site. This position focuses on enhancing production efficiency, safety standards, and team development through innovative initiatives. Ideal candidates are proactive and committed to fostering a high-performance culture in food production.

Benefits

Company Pension

Training and Development

Employee Discount Platform

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Subsidised Canteen

Free Car Parking

Long Service Awards

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Dynamic and proactive individual ready to implement improvements.
• Commitment to health and safety standards.
• Ability to coach and support engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safe operating procedures for contractors.
• Develop and manage PPM schedules.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects.

Skills

Proactivity

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Kepak Group is a prominent global food company, committed to delivering high-quality meat products to retailers and food service entities. Our Merthyr Tydfil site is a vibrant hub of beef and lamb processing, where we pride ourselves on offering not just prime cuts but also a genuine connection to the local farming community.

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you'll be stepping into a role that not only values your technical skills but also your passion for innovation and efficiency. In this exciting full-time position, you'll work 12h day shifts on a 4 on/4 off rotation, ensuring our operations run seamlessly while making a tangible impact on our production processes.

What You’ll Do:

Your mission will be to champion continuous improvement, ensuring that our processes are finely tuned and safety is at the forefront of everything we do. From identifying improvement projects to optimizing maintenance schedules, you'll be a key player in our engineering team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the implementation of safe operating procedures for contractors.
• Uphold and promote health and safety standards across the site.
• Proactively report hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop and manage PPM schedules through predictive and diagnostic maintenance techniques.
• Initiate improvement plans that deliver real results!
• Oversee the engineering training budget and conduct training for our team.
• Lead and implement exciting Continuous Improvement projects.
• Prepare weekly progress reports to keep our teams informed.
• Collaborate closely with operations to enhance performance and optimize processes.
• Support the engineering team to hit budget targets while ensuring efficient material use.
• Drive root cause analyses and foster a culture of long-term solutions.
• Maintain high-quality hygiene and housekeeping standards.
• Assist with emergency breakdown repairs and the installation of new equipment.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to peers and apprentices.
• Stay aligned with all company policies and procedures.
• Take on other duties as required – your flexibility is key!

What We’re Looking For:

We need someone dynamic, proactive, and ready to roll up their sleeves and make a difference! If you are set on driving continuous improvement and fostering a high-performance culture, we would love to hear from you!

• Company Pension

• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.