Process Technology Lead: Optimize FMCG Manufacturing

Staffline; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10%

Benefits allowance £2k

Private medical insurance

8% matched pension

Job summary

Staffline in Shrewsbury is seeking a Process Chemical Engineer to lead process technology at a flagship site in Shropshire. The role drives process optimisation, performance improvements and CIP effectiveness across multiple production lines, with high visibility across operations.

You will oversee technical authority for manufacturing processes, deliver throughput and yield improvements, and coach teams in best practices while collaborating with Quality and Engineering to validate new processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical/Process/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing/process industry
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and performance improvement
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience improving process capability, yield, efficiency or reliability
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering and Quality functions

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation
• Drive improvements in process capability & yield, OEE, waste reduction and CIP performance
• Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput, product quality, energy efficiency and plant performance
• Reduce product giveaway, downtime and process variation
• Coach and develop production teams in manufacturing best practices
• Improve plant availability and manufacturing capacity
• Lead CIP optimisation projects to reduce water and chemical consumption and improve cleaning
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Continuous Improvement teams

Skills

Process optimisation

Manufacturing improvement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Team coaching

CIP systems

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Staffline in Shrewsbury is seeking a Process Chemical Engineer to lead process technology at a flagship site in Shropshire. The role drives process optimisation, performance improvements and CIP effectiveness across multiple production lines, with high visibility across operations.

You will oversee technical authority for manufacturing processes, deliver throughput and yield improvements, and coach teams in best practices while collaborating with Quality and Engineering to validate new processes.