Process Engineer / Manager

Job Title : Process Manager Salary : Competitive Job Type : Permanent Location : Co. Monaghan Ref : S011801 RecruitmentPlus on behalf of our client are seeking a Process Manager for successful company in Co. Monaghan. Part of a worldwide group with a long history of manufacturing and recognised as a specialist and a world leader. The group creates, manufactures and markets innovative, design-led and eco-responsible products. Requirements : Degree qualification in Process or Mechanical Engineering or general Engineering and Science and 5+ years experience of continuous process manufacturing. Competence in Lean Manufacturing Principles. Knowledge of Quality Systems (FMECA, SPC, Metrology, 6M, 5W, ) Knowledge of mechanical and electrical automation design and systems and components. Qualified to carry out Risk Assessments. Certificate of 6 Sigma Black Belt [BB] or Lean Master is an advantage. Strong interest for hands-on and on-the-floor involvement with machines and people. Strong cross functional project management skills. Strong mechatronic aptitude and experience of continuous automated production lines. Competent in MS Office, PowerPoint Presentations. Strong technical problem-solving ability and drive, able to learn quickly and adapt to changes, is organised, with initiative and motivational skills. Key Duties & Responsibilities : Optimise the overall Plant performance by ensuring budgeted production yields, occupation times, line speeds are achieved / improved. Also, necessary to review the efficient use of raw materials, labour, material flow, changeovers, and clean downs etc. Participate in daily / weekly / quarterly Production, Planning, H&S meetings and implement any relevant actions resulting from these meetings. Participate with engineering, maintenance, production, and quality, in the technical solutions of production line problems. Lead cross function problem solving groups (operators, supervisors, maintenance, management, etc) where relevant. Liaise with suppliers or contractors for small process modifications and propose capital projects for large scale modifications. This may involve the writing of the design specification / concept drawings, participating in the start-up and commissioning, follow the progress and implementation of these projects. Maintain & formalise production documentation : technical specifications, standard operating procedures [SOPs], for the existing process and introduce same for new process changes etc. Manage and coordinate planned training when necessary to ensure a good understanding and operation of the production process & equipment for current and new employees. Create and Maintain H&S / Process, Risk assessments for the entire plant plus coordinate and manage all actions from these assessments. Promote company standards based on Lean Manufacturing Principals through the use of, not only 5S, SMED and other WCM tools (PDCA, SPC, FMECA, DOE, FTA), but also through good housekeeping, building and equipment appearance & maintenance. Define, Manage & Validate cost saving projects. Develop and participate in Continuous Improvement Projects that improves the efficiency of the production process and other operations within the plant inc. H&S. Develop and maintain production information and performance measurement [KPIs] communication boards. Liaise & Support the R&D Engineer. If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this position, please apply now and Ciara who is based in our Northeast office will be in contact if you are suitable. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, please feel free to contact us directly. However, if you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Recruitment Plus is not in a position to respond to each individual application due to the high volume of submissions. We will only contact those candidates whose CV matches the criteria for the vacancy. Thank you for your patience. For detailson our privacy policy please click here : Skills : Process Engineering Mechanical Engineering Lean Manufacturing Risk Assesments Lean Six Sigma