Technical Process Engineer

Sonoco Products Co.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Stainland, England seeks a Process Technician to focus on safe operating practices and chemical process understanding. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as ensuring safety, maintaining quality management systems, and participating in process improvement projects. Ideal candidates will develop a deep understanding of paper-making chemistry and collaborate with suppliers to optimize chemical processes.

Qualifications

• Develop an understanding of the chemistry relevant to the paper making process.
• Work with suppliers to optimise the chemical additions to the process.
• Keep abreast of developments and look for products that may enhance the mill’s performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices and strive towards zero injuries.
• Perform safety observations and share findings with leadership.
• Contribute to COSHH obligations by assessing chemicals.
• Maintain Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Carry out internal auditing programmes.
• Participate in plant process improvement projects.

Job description

Sonoco Stainland, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Process Technician role based in Stainland, England, United Kingdom. The position focuses on safe operating practices, chemical process understanding, environmental and quality management, and continuous improvement within the mill.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe working practices are developed and maintained within area of responsibility and strive towards a goal of zero injuries
• Perform safety observations and share findings with Mill leadership team
• Encourage the reporting of close calls
• Contribute to fulfilling obligations under COSHH by assessing new chemicals on introduction, carrying out COSHH risk assessments and maintaining the chemical inventory
• Be the Legionella deputy Responsible Person, carrying out routine monitoring and other tasks as part of the Legionella Control System, working with external service providers as appropriate
• Maintain Environmental and Quality Management Systems by participating in investigations arising from process non-conformities, customer complaints, and environmental incidents
• Carry out internal auditing programmes and progress corrective and preventive actions from audit findings, environmental incidents, and customer complaints
• Ensure systems are in place and records are kept up to date; write, update, and communicate policies and procedures
• Carry out waste due diligence checks and maintain records
• Monitor progress against objectives and targets
• Participate in plant process improvement projects, including quality and environmental continuous improvement projects
• Identify manufacturing best practices and ideas to improve productivity
• Involvement in SPS implementation

Qualifications / Background

• Develop an understanding of the chemistry relevant to the paper making process
• Work with suppliers to optimise the chemical additions to the process
• Keep abreast of developments and look for products, suppliers and controls which may enhance the mill’s products and performance, carrying out rigorous trials to develop a business case

Measurables

• Productivity targets
• KPIs including but not limited to Environmental performance, Quality, Production volume, scrap, set-ups and minor stops

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.