Process Improvement Engineer - Olam

Job Description

• Identifying and troubleshooting chronic and sporadic losses and collaborating to drive them to zero using SPC, Six Sigma and Lean principles
• Identify, evaluate, and develop detailed proposals for breakthrough new food processing technologies and Initiate new ideas and lead the design of manufacturing processes
• Supports in implementation of MES systems, process improvement projects, NPD, capacity expansion and debottlenecking projects.
• Run the operational excellence implementation projects, set priorities and standard for continuous improvement
• Facilitate training sessions and provide coaching support to staff & factory teams on Metrics
• Prepare and drive an improvement plan across all sites of PFB
• Provide progress reports and advise the Project Champions and Plant Heads
• Facilitate the implementation of the Operational Master Plan amongst the Line Managers on site
• Facilitate visual communication within the factory, and promote Olam 2.OX across all sites of PFB.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Engineering Degree with specialization in Chemical, Food, Mechanical or Food Science and Technology
• Minimum of 4-6 years experience in Process Engineering, Projects, Plant Maintenance and Operational Excellence (e.g., WCM, TPM).
• Relevant Business management and project management experience.
• Strong Communication and training skills

Other Requirements

• Experience expected to have resulted in a solid record of accomplishment.
• Experience with Culinary/Baking/UHT/Aseptic processing and packaging
• Experience with at least one of the following processing operations: Biscuit, bakery, beverage, noodles, tomato paste processing
• Extensive knowledge of food engineering fundamentals and applications, knowledge of statistics, design of experiments, problem-solving techniques, engineering economics