Technical Process Engineer

Sonoco; Stainland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in the United Kingdom is seeking an individual with a background in Chemistry. The role involves developing an understanding of the chemistry relevant to the paper-making process and working closely with suppliers to optimize chemical additions. Candidates should have experience in safety management and be able to conduct audits and risk assessments. This position offers a chance to contribute to environmental and quality management systems.

Qualifications

• Background in Chemistry.
• Experience in safety management and chemical risk assessments.
• Ability to work with suppliers for process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of relevant chemistry in paper making.
• Participate in safety observations and maintain a goal of zero injuries.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure quality management.

Job description

Key Activities / Measurables

Activities

Safety

• Ensure safe working practices are developed and maintained within area of responsibility and strive towards a goal of zero injuries
• Perform safety observations and share findings with Mill leadership team.
• Encourage the reporting of close calls

Main tasks

With Your Background In Chemistry, You Will

• Develop an understanding of the chemistry relevant to the paper making process
• Work with suppliers to optimise the chemical additions to the process
• Keep abreast of developments and look for products, suppliers and controls which may enhance the mill’s products and performance, carrying out rigorous trials to develop a business case.
• Contribute to fulfilling our obligations under COSHH by assessing new chemicals on introduction, carrying out COSHH risk assessments and maintaining the chemical inventory.
• Be the legionella deputy Responsible Person, carrying out routine monitoring and other tasks as part of the Legionella Control System, working with external service providers as appropriate.

You will take a key role in maintaining our Environmental and Quality Management Systems by:

• Participating in investigations arising from process non-conformities, customer complaints, environmental incidents
• Carrying out internal auditing programmes,
• Progressing corrective and preventive actions from audit findings, environmental incidents, and customer complaints
• ensuring systems are in place and records are kept up to date
• writing, updating, and communicating policies and procedures.
• Carrying out waste due diligence checks and maintaining records
• Monitoring progress against objectives and targets
• Participating in plant process improvement projects including both quality and environmental continuous improvement projects
• Identifying manufacturing best practices and good ideas to improve productivity

SPS (Sonoco Performance system / TPM)

• Involvement in SPS implementation

Measurables

• Productivity targets
• KPI’s including but not limited to Environmental performance, Quality, Production volume, scrap, set-ups and minor stops.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.