Plant Improvement Specialist Department: Production & Material Manufacturing industry & skilled[...] in Grimsby

From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing. We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a carbon neutral future, for you and for generations to come.

For the area of Plant Improvement located in Grimsby, UK, we invite applications for the role of Plant Improvement Specialist. The role is responsible for identifying, developing and implementing plant improvement activities and product developments, and providing longer term technical support for the operational needs of the manufacturing facility.

Main tasks & key accountabilities:

• Production support: Working with shift teams, manufacturing specialists, engineering and operational senior managers to develop medium- to long-term process & product improvement projects.
• Providing technical support and driving continuous improvement.
• Contributing to best practice exchange between the business units and manufacturing sites.
• Providing technical support to the management team, and co-ordinating shift activities during shutdowns/R&M’s to implement medium- to long-term projects.
• Working with shift teams, R&D and outside agencies to promote operational & quality improvements, complaint investigation, and plant de-bottlenecking.
• Ensuring that HS&E matters are appropriately managed throughout area of responsibility, in line with external and internal requirements/standards, including your own work performance and behaviour.
• Identifying and developing product development activities; co-ordinating with technical customer service and production departments; proposing and running trials as required.
• Developing a written specification for improvement projects, using contracted mechanical or electrical engineering input as required. This includes project capital justification and change management processes.
• Liaising with equipment suppliers and contractors to carry out evaluation trials as necessary; and providing specifications for suppliers and contract companies to obtain pricing for agreed projects.
• Managing the implementation of projects, including supervising contractors on installation work and working with internal Engineering and Manufacturing teams to carry out required project works and operator/engineering training.
• Leading and supporting the commissioning of new projects locally, and possibly globally.
• Contributing to the design and specification of proposals for inclusion on the Capital and Revenue budgets.
• Writing new SWPs, risk assessments, permits, COSHH assessments, control system FDSs, instructions and other documentation relevant to projects.

Our expectations for this exciting role:

• Ideally, you hold a degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; alternatively, you have strong experience in Lyocell technology.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is essential.
• You are computer literate, with proven project management experience.
• You have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team.
• You are willing to be involved in developing the safety culture, and you can demonstrate a safe and responsible attitude.

25 holidays + all bank holidays. Private Medical Insurance. Competitive salary and pension contribution up to 12%. Annual pay reviews. Be an integral part of a profitable business. Excellent development and training opportunities. Opportunity to work for an environmentally sustainable business, using recycled and renewable resources to produce specialty products. Aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2050. Wellness programmes, with free physio access. The gross annual salary for this position is £35k-£50k, dependent on skills and experience.