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The role reports to the Plant Manager, with a dotted line to the CoE Process Engineer.What You Will Do\nPerform data analysis and root-cause analysis.\nIdentify and implement process improvements to resolve operational issues.\nOptimise production processes to eliminate losses and improve quality, capacity, throughput and conversion costs.\nConduct process capability studies to determine the optimal allocation of products across production lines.\nProvide process capability information to the production planning team.\nDevelop and review energy and material balances.\nBecome a subject-matter expert in the manufacturing technology used within the category.\nWork with technology, maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges.\nEvaluate manufacturing processes by conducting research and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.\nConsult equipment vendors and obtain input from operators.\nWork with R&D, Projects and Quality teams to design new systems and processes for new products and improve existing processes.\nAssist with the design, execution and reporting of trials for new product development.\nServe as the process custodian and evaluate new innovations as they are deployed.\nEvaluate the impact of projects on existing processes.\nDevelop and implement changes to operating, safety and quality procedures.\nFacilitate process risk assessments, including HAZOP studies.\nDevelop processing and technical procedures for plant processes.\nLead the PMC pillar and provide governance for the MECP Focused Improvement Pillar.\nParticipate in weekly process-community engagements with other sites to accelerate plant improvements.\nDevelop and drive water- and energy-reduction initiatives within the manufacturing unit.\nWHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE\nKey foundational competencies\nAcademic - Analytical skill, Problem solving, Project management, Risk management, Decision making,\nLeadership - Owning it, Taking the Tiger perspective, managing change, driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, Staying a Step-Ahead\nPersonal Effectiveness - Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, continuous learning\nExperience\n Function - 2 to 3 years' experience in Engineering, Food Technology. Technical proficiency across lifecycle in study, design, installation, commissioning and operation.\n Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical), Food Technology and Food Science. 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