Process Engineer

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Key Responsibilities
Lead structured process improvement to eliminate defects, waste, and losses, delivering measurable gains in safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Drive initiatives to improve line stability, throughput, and efficiency by reducing variability and strengthening process control
Identify, prioritize, and remove top losses using AM, PM, FI Pillars and proven continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/TPM/WCM/Six Sigma)
Coach and upskill line teams through technical training, standards, and hands-on problem solving to embed a continuous improvement culture
Validate improvements through trials, capability studies, and risk assessments, then lock in results by updating standards and basic conditions
Partner with Production to enable robust data collection and analysis (scrap, downtime, yields), and support the transition toward semi-autonomous teams
Lead or support automation and transformation projects, coordinating scope, trials, and supplier collaboration to deliver sustainable performance improvement
Provide timely, actionable performance insights to support fast decisions, effective prioritization, and optimal resource allocation
Skills & Qualifications
Must have
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline
5–8 years’ experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering, or a similar manufacturing improvement role
Demonstrated success leading end-to-end process improvement initiatives (from loss identification through implementation and sustainability)
Strong grounding in CI programs and tools (e.g., Lean, TPM, WCM, Six Sigma; AM/PM/Quality/FI methodologies)
Hands-on experience with FMCG manufacturing processes, equipment, and production technologies
Working knowledge of FMCG operations best practices and shopfloor routines
Knowledge of statistics and process control (SPC, capability, trend analysis) to diagnose and reduce process variation
Ability to translate technical topics into practical standards across site processes and production lines
Strong engineering leadership with a track record of delivering loss and waste elimination through major improvement projects
Nice to have
Project leadership experience (CAPEX, line upgrades, or new technology introduction) in a manufacturing environment
Food manufacturing experience, including familiarity with GMP/HACCP environments
Exposure to manufacturing digitalization (dashboards, automated reporting, performance analytics)
Leadership Competencies
Identify opportunities for growth and improvement using data and shopfloor observations
Lead change, standardize improvements, and sustain performance through robust routines
Communicate with impact across functions to align actions, decisions, and priorities
Manage stakeholders effectively and balance short-term delivery with long-term capability building
Why join this role
High-impact, hands-on role with clear ownership of end-to-end performance improvement on the shopfloor
Grow your CI/Lean expertise through real OEE, loss-elimination, and capability-building projects with visible results
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, QA, Engineering, Production) and build a strong pathway toward broader operations leadership
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