Focus Improvement Engineer

Princes Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink manufacturer in Bradford is looking for a Focus Improvement Engineer to oversee syrup production operations. This full-time role emphasizes quality control, process improvement, and safety compliance, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Candidates should possess an engineering qualification and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

14.5% Pension

Flexible Holiday Option

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Critical Illness Cover

Learning & Development Opportunities

Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the manufacturing or production industry.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and quality control processes.
• Proficiency in PLC and Instrumentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of syrup manufacturing process.
• Ensure quality of syrup meets company standards.
• Implement process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving methodologies

Data analysis tools

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering recognised qualification

Job description

Overview

Vacancy Name Focus Improvement Engineer
Employment Type Permanent
Country United Kingdom
Location Bradford
Business Area Operations
Workplace Type Onsite
About Princes The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

Role Description

This is a Day Shift role working Monday - Friday. Role: Focus Improvement Engineer for our Ingredients Process Centre. As an Engineering Technician for a large soft drinks company, you will primarily be responsible for supporting the ingredients processing centre to produce syrup for the manufacture of dilute squash and carbonated products. Here’s a detailed job description:

• System Monitoring and Maintenance: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the syrup manufacturing process. This includes monitoring equipment performance, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensuring machinery and systems operate efficiently.
• Quality Control and Assurance: Ensure the quality of the syrup produced meets the company’s standards and regulations. This involves regular testing of the syrup, adjusting the process as necessary, and maintaining detailed records.
• Process Improvement: Work with the engineering team to develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, following protocols for handling ingredients, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments such as production, quality control, and supply chain to ensure smooth operation and timely production.
• Documentation: Record all operations and maintenance activities for future reference and for creating reports using our CMMS (SAP).
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and guidance to other team members as needed.
• Equipment Calibration: Regularly calibrate equipment to ensure it is performing optimally and accurately.
• Training: Train department staff basic maintenance and understanding of equipment in syrup production process.
• To maintain product Food Safety, Legality, Integrity, Authenticity and Quality standards by ensuring all associated policies and procedures are adhered to.

Role Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering recognised qualification. Controls, PLC and Instrumentation experience is desirable.
• Proven experience in a similar role within the manufacturing or production industry.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in the use of data analysis tools and software.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Prior experience in a similar role, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control processes, and equipment maintenance is also important.

Benefits

• 25 Days Annual Leave
• 14.5% Pension – 5% employee opt in / 9.5% employer
• Flexible Holiday Option - Buy 5 Additional Days
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Critical Illness Cover
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Potential Corporate Incentive Scheme (company performance based)