At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead process optimisation and enhance manufacturing performance in a world-class facility.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG manufacturer with cutting-edge technology and a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, private medical insurance, and excellent career growth.
- Other info: High-profile role with clear progression into senior leadership positions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production efficiency and quality while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience in manufacturing processes.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Process Chemical Engineer to join one of the world's leading FMCG manufacturers at its flagship site in Shropshire. Following a significant multi-million-pound investment in new mixing, chemical processing, and manufacturing technology, we are looking for a technically strong engineer to become the site's Process Technology Lead and Subject Matter Expert for process optimisation and manufacturing performance.
This is a highly visible role where you'll influence how a major manufacturing operation performs, driving improvements in efficiency, quality, yield, reliability, and operational excellence across multiple production lines producing millions of units every week.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the technical authority for manufacturing process performance and optimisation
- Drive improvements in:
- Process Capability & Yield
- OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Waste Reduction
- Process Reliability
- Manufacturing Standards
- Technical Capability Development
- Clean-In-Place (CIP) Performance
- Identify and deliver solutions to improve throughput, product quality, energy efficiency, and plant performance
- Reduce product giveaway, downtime, and process variation
- Coach and develop production teams in manufacturing best practices
- Improve plant availability and manufacturing capacity
- Support new product introductions and process validation activities
- Lead CIP optimisation projects, reducing water and chemical consumption while improving cleaning effectiveness
- Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams
Experience/Qualifications
You will ideally have:
- A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar, or equivalent industry experience
- Experience within a manufacturing or process industry environment
- Strong knowledge of process optimisation and manufacturing performance improvement
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience improving process capability, yield, efficiency, or reliability
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Quality functions
Desirable Experience:
- Food & Beverage or FMCG manufacturing
- Blending, mixing, or thermal processes
- Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems
- Continuous Improvement methodologies
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead a recently upgraded, multi-million-pound process area
- High-profile technical leadership position
- Clear progression into senior technical, manufacturing, or operational leadership roles
- World-class FMCG manufacturing environment
- 10% Annual Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- 8% Matched Pension
- Excellent long-term career development opportunities
Process Chemical Engineer employer: Omega Resource Group
As a global leader in the automation and packing industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Field Service Director role, characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and employee development. With competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits like private health cover and a double matched pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages continuous improvement, making this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic sector.
