Graduate Process Engineer

Manpower
Port Sunlight
9 months ago
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Manpower are currently seeking an interim Graduate Process Engineer, to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Port Sunlight Village, Wirral easily accessible by train and car. This is a full-time temporary role to last until the end of September 2026, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £42,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role holder will own the performance data analytics, line settings process, changeover process and problem solving for their lines. They will be responsible for providing the rights stops and performance data for the line workflows and problem-solving sessions, elimination of the process variability of the equipment assigned to them through line settings and changeover processes, as well as building problem solving capability in operators.

Key Accountabilities

Owns stops and performance data analytics for the line. Provides stops, MTBS, OEE data for meetings. Supports the line team with further analytics for line workflows and problem-solving sessions

Owns Line heat map for loss stratification and top loss identification

Continuously drives the development of the performance analytics tools

Owns the line settings process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process

Owns the changeover process for the line. This includes deployment, execution, reporting the KPI for meetings and continuous improvement of the process cell

Leads SMED workshops for the line to improve the changeover process

Owns the problem-solving process for the line. Provides subject matter support to the line team and operators.

Supports building problem solving capability in operators

Coaches operators on processes.

Support the development and execution of distinct areas of the 90-day plan and weekly/monthly plans

Supports and leads problem solving sessions.

Key Requirements

A flair for improvement engineering and coaching.

Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system is

Able to clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards

Able to present findings and rationales clearly so that whole factory team can understand

Able to make logical decisions based on data

Able to prioritise effectively between daily losses (sporadic) and long-term losses (Chronic).

Additional Information

Port Sunlight working environment:

Staff shop discounted products

Free tea, coffee & ice cream

Working in carefully restored listed building, in modern and bright working environment

Free parking onsite

5 mins walk to train station serving Liverpool & Chester

20-minute drive from Liverpool city centre/30-minutes' drive from Chester

Disabled parking

In the heart of picturesque Port Sunlight village

There are also several site clubs available to join covering a range of topics including Book Club, Running, Choir, Pool, Genealogy and much more.

The site has three catering outlets which provide a range of hot and cold food and drinks daily.

In addition there are a range of vending machines and cold water dispensers around the site accessible throughout the day

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