Process Technician - Settle

Arla Foods Deutschland GmbH; Settle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Process Technician, where you will play a vital role in enhancing production efficiency. This dynamic position involves operating advanced machinery, solving problems, and implementing improvements in a quality-driven team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety standards while managing processes and addressing any challenges that arise. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the dairy industry, contributing to sustainability and innovation. If you are passionate about high-quality work and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and integrity are required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Support Continuous Improvement using Lean Tools.
• Manage department processes and resolve failures.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Expertise

Lean Tools

Plant Master

Time Management

Education

Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing

Previous Technician Experience

Tools

Plant Master

Job description

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As a Process Technician, you will be integral to site production. You’ll be operating state-of-the-art machinery daily. You’ll have the opportunity to impact operations, generate ideas, and implement improvements. You’ll be a problem solver, a technical expert, and a go-to person for all things liquid processing. Additionally, you’ll be a valued team member working within a quality-driven, passionate team.

Your main goal is to ensure improved equipment utilization, implement ONECI with tangible savings, and train Process Technicians to Plant Master, ensuring correct behaviors and equipment efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to a healthy, inclusive, and safe work environment, and role modeling our character mindset.
• Supporting Continuous Improvement using Lean Tools.
• Following departmental KPIs, minimizing, managing, and reporting losses.
• Operating machines and processing equipment via operating interfaces.
• Identifying and addressing root causes of problems.
• Managing department processes and resolving process failures.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions, and implementing solutions.
• Participating in the development and optimization of washing processes.
• Ensuring awareness of and compliance with quality and food safety standards within your area.
• Applying procedures related to food safety (HACCP).
• Determining pass/fail criteria and handling nonconforming products.
• Managing product recipes, article numbers, and additives, understanding their functions.
• Organizing projects and implementing changes independently, reporting back to the Team Leader or SLT.
• Exercising good time management and prioritization skills.

Background/experience:

Are you a proactive problem solver and quick thinker who strives for solutions?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments.
• A natural ability to solve problems.
• A strong sense of integrity and a passion for high-quality work with safety as a priority.
• The ability to work and make decisions independently.
• Proficiency in Plant Master.
• Previous technician experience or similar roles are preferred.

*Please note this is a days-based secondment that may include both day and night shifts as needed. The role is a 6-month secondment, with specific savings goals to justify the position, which will be discussed during the interview process.

If interested, please contact Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner.

Note: We are not partnered with recruitment agencies for this role. We request agencies do not submit CVs as they will not be considered. Interested candidates should apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in dairy, committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation. We are passionate about our people and our planet, striving to unlock our full potential. Our mission is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join Arla Foods and be part of a cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and leading the dairy industry toward sustainability.

We value diversity and collaboration, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves. Our success depends on this inclusive approach, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.