Process Improvement Technician

AB Agri; Cupar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animal feed company as a Process Improvement Technician. In this role, you will enhance manufacturing processes to boost efficiency and quality within the feed milling industry. Your expertise in Lean and Six Sigma will be critical as you drive continuous improvement projects and collaborate with diverse teams.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Incentive bonuses

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering or continuous improvement in feed milling or similar manufacturing.
• Proven experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Desirable certifications include Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, and PMP.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements in feed milling.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor and report on process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement principles

Lean methodology

Six Sigma expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Process Improvement Technician

Location: Cupar, Scotland

Contract type and shift: Permanent, Monday to Friday

Are you already a highly skilled and motivated professional in the feed milling industry?
Do you have a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and a commitment to continuous improvement principles?
Are you ready to develop process improvements that enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality?

If so, we want you to join our team at ABN Cupar as a Process Improvement Technician.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and product quality. This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review current feed milling processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement process optimisation strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Conduct time and motion studies to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Deliver continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.
• Monitor and report on the progress of improvement initiatives, ensuring goals and priorities are met.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret process data to make informed decisions.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of process improvements.
• Use statistical tools to analyse data and identify trends or patterns.
• Provide technical support to operations teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Develop and implement troubleshooting procedures to minimise downtime and ensure consistent product quality.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality through training and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, quality, and distribution teams to ensure successful project completion.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement, or a related role in the feed milling industry or similar manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (Desirable)
• Lean Manufacturing certification (Desirable)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (Desirable)

Skills & Experience

Not Specified

About The Company

Rewarding your passion

When you join us, you'll do meaningful work and be rewarded fairly for it. From annual salary reviews and incentive bonuses to ongoing career development and enhanced family, financial, and wellbeing benefits – these are just some of the ways we reward you from day one.

About us

ABN is the UK’s leading animal feed business, serving pig and poultry producers across the UK. We cater to large corporate customers and family-owned farms, providing feed, nutrition, advice, and related services.

We’re part of AB Agri, the agricultural division of Associated British Foods (ABF plc). We’re passionate about feeding the world responsibly and affordably through quality animal feed, nutrition, technology-based products, and data services for the agri-food industry. Our strength lies in our people—diverse individuals sharing common values—building a fair, innovative, and inclusive culture.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to accessible application and recruitment processes. If you need additional support (like alternative formats, support dogs, sign language interpreters, or others), please let us know.