PPI Engineer

Position Summary

Main job functions

To support the Product and Process Industrialisation activities across the plant. To identify and implement process & continuous improvement activities. Review departmental KPI’s to establish corrective and preventative measures are established for manufacturing processes. To support the implementation and establishing of process parameters to handover to Production. Monitor and Contribute to Statistical Process Control using six sigma techniques.

Principal Accountabilities

Duties, Responsibilities and Key Tasks

Perform operational duties and interface with other departments to ensure processes and procedures are effectively communicated.

Provide effective project management of Improvement projects.

Promote Best Practice in the manufacturing areas.

Support in measuring of departmental KPI’s to help achieve business targets.

Provide and act upon Statistical Process Control analysis to identify trends and determine root causes.

Provide support towards Production when situations arise.

Support in the creation and maintaining of Manufacturing Instructions, documents and Procedures.

Support in time and motion studies to optimise Process Operation Routings

Deputise the PPI Manager in periods of absence.

Maintain records and databases to provide information necessary for the effective operation of the PPI teams and for use by other departments.

Encourage a culture of right first time and continuous improvement.

Proactive approach to problem solving.

Collaboration across departments for the hand over of Process, tooling, process specifications and work instructions to Production for new products and processes.

Maintain effective communications within and with other departments, ensuring that everyone is kept informed of the department and business performance and their impact on it.

Maintain effective communications with other departments, ensuring that latest changes in processes and product developments are effectively communicated and implemented in the product areas.

Ensure customer requirements are clearly identified and communicated.

Employees are required to take reasonable care of themselves and other persons which may be affected by their acts or omissions, furthermore employees must cooperate with management and not interfere or misuse anything provided in the interest of health and safety.  Employees must actively engage in the incident reporting system and highlight any shortcomings in the arrangements for health and safety and report any serious or immediate danger.

Carry out the job requirements in full compliance with the Code of Conduct.

Support and demonstrate the '4 Values' and associated 'behaviours' in carrying out your duties and responsibilities.

Learn and follow the safety requirements in relation to your job.

This job description does not limit your duties and you may be required to work in other parts of the business on tasks within your capabilities.

Qualifications / Skills Required

Computer literate in MS office applications.

Lean Manufacturing Principles / Six Sigma

Project Management Experience

Education to Bachelor’s Degree level – Mechanical / Process / Improvement related field desirable or extensive experience in similar role

Experience Required

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in production, process or quality related functions.

Success in challenging existing situations, implementing improvements and bringing about effective change.

Proactive and self-motivated to lead themselves and contribute to drive the business forward.

Overcoming resistance to change

Knowledge Required

Experience in Manufacturing Processes / Process Control knowledge.

SAP Knowledge Preferable

Rubber / Calendaring Knowledge Preferable

Trouble shooting / Lean Manufacturing / Six sigma and problem-solving techniques.

Competitive pension Scheme

On site gym

Bonus Scheme

26 days holidays plus bank holidays(pro rata for part time and shift workers)

On site subsidized canteen  

Cycle to Work Scheme

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