Process Engineer: Lean Six Sigma for High‑Volume Food

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

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.