Process Engineer

Weetabix; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 12%)

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Flexible work opportunities

24/7 counselling service

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design, develop and optimise packaging and production processes at our Burton Latimer site. You will drive improvements in safety, quality, cost and capacity while leading process capability projects and mentoring shift teams.

The role requires HND in engineering/quality, Six Sigma knowledge and strong Excel skills, with LEAN and CI experience being highly desirable. This is a full-time on-site position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Knowledge of DMAIC or similar improvement methodology.
• Lean/Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies familiar to the role.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate and optimise manufacturing and packaging processes to improve safety, quality, cost, capacity and reliability across operations.
• Manage multiple process improvement projects and audit plant capability; provide technical guidance and training to shift-based teams.
• Ensure changes are documented and incorporated into standard operating procedures; report outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

DMAIC knowledge

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Education

HND in Engineering/Quality (or equivalent)

Project management qualification (Desirable)

H&S and food safety qualification (Desirable)

Job description

At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone. We're committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected.

Closing date: 28th July

Interview process: TEAMS followed by Face to Face at our site in Burton Latimer.

Working pattern: This role will be full time on-site at our Burton Latimer site.

We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you.

Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future.

The Recipe (About the Role)

Design, develop, validate and optimise manufacturing and packaging processes to improve safety, quality, cost, capacity and reliability across operations. To manage multiple process capability improvement projects, audit plants capability, conduct trials, help with business units with technical advice and guidance, and training of both shift-based teams and guide teams in new tools, techniques, and procedures.

• Manage and deliver step change process improvement projects of a performance, capability, capacity, quality, and cost reduction technical nature across operations
• Provide robust, accurate and well concluded technical reports on project outcomes and communicate effectively to stakeholders
• Ensure changes and ways of working, centrelines, standard settings are well documented and incorporated into ways of working
• Engage with key internal stakeholders to change behaviour to positively drive process improvement
• Where needed facilitate, train and coach, ensuring strong engagement with the teams related to the projects or activities
• Provide effective reactive guidance for escalated plants issues and coach GSTD (Go, See, Think, Do) techniques during these interventions
• Conduct trials on new methods & systems, equipment & processes
• Subject Matter expert (SME) for key processing technologies
• Guide business units to comply with current and new Weetabix standards in process & equipment operations, including auditing and facilitation of higher-level audits
• To manage external resources and contractors when deployed
• Coordination with capital projects and reliability engineering on key business improvement initiatives to ensure the robust and sustainable solutions and processes are adopted
• Complete Professional Development to maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements
• Undertake any other duties, consistent with the level of the role, skills and experience, as may be reasonably required to guide the business

The Ingredients (What we need from you)

Key Know How:

Knowledge:

• HND level or equivalent qualifications in engineering, quality, or a similar technical bias
• Green or Black Belt in Six Sigma- Knowledge of statistics and SPC (Statistical Process Control), practical skills
• Advanced user of Excel
• Excellent problem solver with a good insight of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) or similar methodology
• Project management qualification (Desirable)
• H&S and food safety qualification (Desirable)

Experience:

• Engineering or quality background
• Experience within FMCG environment and proven food process engineering knowledge
• Managing complex projects
• Good insight of LEAN and Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
• Dedication to team working, workplace safety and overall product quality.
• Ability to deliver results on time in full
• Self-motivated and able to priorities ad work well under pressure
• Organised and detail oriented

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension scheme (up to 12% from us)
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Healthcare plan
• Discounted Weetabix products

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• The freedom of Flexible Work Opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave
• Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment and Neonatal Care
• Working Parents Support Group
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy

To learn more about life at Weetabix, visit our careers page: https://careers.weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/

Please note: We benchmark roles based on your skills and experience, so we do not advertise fixed salary ranges.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.