Process Engineer

Greencore; Eythorne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company share save scheme

Competitive matched pension contribute

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Holidays

Greencore Qualifications

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Wellbeing Centre platform access

Enhanced parental leave and menopause

Job summary

Greencore in Tilmanstone, Kent is seeking a site-based process engineer to convert raw materials into finished products safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. You will identify bottlenecks, improve productivity, and ensure quality across manufacturing lines.

The role requires strong data analysis, problem-solving, and knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methods. You will work with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Process improvement and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Data analysis and statistical skills are required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment is expected.
• Root-cause analysis experience is beneficial.
• Risk assessment and process safety awareness are important.
• Knowledge of quality-management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess manufacturing processes - Monitor production processes, equipment, and workflows. Collect measurements and production data. Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recurring problems.
• Improve productivity and product quality - Develop methods and procedures to increase production efficiency. Reduce waste, downtime, defects, and operating costs. Implement improvements while maintaining product quality.
• Process simulation and risk assessment - Design and run process simulations where appropriate. Carry out risk assessments and identify potential process failures. Develop controls to reduce operational, quality, and safety risks.
• Process documentation - Prepare process specifications, procedures, work instructions, and technical reports. Keep process documentation accurate and up to date. Ensure operators have clear instructions for carrying out production activities.
• Monitor existing and new processes - Oversee manufacturing workflows and evaluate their performance. Support the introduction and commissioning of new processes or equipment. Verify that new processes meet performance and quality requirements.
• Develop process optimisation strategies - Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Test and implement new manufacturing methods. Use techniques such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root‑cause analysis, and statistical process control where applicable.
• Analyse production data - Analyse process and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Investigate deviations, defects, downtime, and process variation. Use data to support engineering and management decisions.
• Safety and quality compliance - Ensure processes comply with relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Participate in audits, risk assessments, and investigations. Report findings, improvement proposals, and risks to management.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Machine familiarity

Tools

Auto CAD

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Competitive salary

Benefits: Company share save scheme, Competitive matched pension contribution, Life insurance up to 4x salary

Location: Tilmanstone, Kent

Ways of Working: Site based

Hours of work: Monday-Friday, 08.00-16.30

Contract Type: Permanent

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US.

Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Our site in Tilmanstone, near Dover, Kent, employs around 850 people and produces millions of bags of leafy salads and prepared vegetables for a dedicated customer. The site operates at a fast-paced, high-volume level.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this busy and exciting role, you will make sure that raw materials are converted into finished products safely, consistently, efficiently, and at the required quality and cost, while continually looking for ways to improve the process.

Role Accountabilities

• Assess manufacturing processes - Monitor production processes, equipment, and workflows. Collect measurements and production data. Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and recurring problems.
• Improve productivity and product quality - Develop methods and procedures to increase production efficiency. Reduce waste, downtime, defects, and operating costs. Implement improvements while maintaining product quality.
• Process simulation and risk assessment - Design and run process simulations where appropriate. Carry out risk assessments and identify potential process failures. Develop controls to reduce operational, quality, and safety risks.
• Process documentation - Prepare process specifications, procedures, work instructions, and technical reports. Keep process documentation accurate and up to date. Ensure operators have clear instructions for carrying out production activities.
• Monitor existing and new processes - Oversee manufacturing workflows and evaluate their performance. Support the introduction and commissioning of new processes or equipment. Verify that new processes meet performance and quality requirements.
• Develop process optimisation strategies - Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Test and implement new manufacturing methods. Use techniques such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root‑cause analysis, and statistical process control where applicable.
• Analyse production data - Analyse process and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Investigate deviations, defects, downtime, and process variation. Use data to support engineering and management decisions.
• Safety and quality compliance - Ensure processes comply with relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. Participate in audits, risk assessments, and investigations. Report findings, improvement proposals, and risks to management.

What We’re Looking For

• Process improvement and problem-solving skills
• Data analysis and statistical skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Root-cause analysis experience
• Risk assessment and process safety awareness
• Knowledge of quality‑management systems
• Technical documentation skills
• Project‑management and communication skills
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to work with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
• Training for Engineers and Operators on machine setup and operating
• Auto CAD

We’re proud to be recognised in the Gender Equity Measure Top 100 for our commitment to gender equality.

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contribution
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on‑job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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