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7d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • London
  • 16d left

AI generated summary

  • You must have a strong technical background, knowledge of LEAN/TPM/IL6S/TPS principles, and data management. Food/Engineering/Automation knowledge is a plus but not essential.
  • You will ensure technical standards, reduce downtime through data analysis, coach teams, maintain compliance, lead CI meetings, improve reliability, and drive sustainable improvements in operations.

Requirements

  • Strong technical background and/or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of LEAN /TPM/IL6S/TPS principles & data management
  • Food/Engineering/Automation knowledge would be desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for technical standards (incl. Operator Asset Care) in manufacturing operations
  • Responsible for reduction of unplanned downtime (i.e. technical stops) through data analyses, problem solving (RCA/BDA) and standards
  • Responsible to enable and coach operators and technical operators in technical standards and OAC
  • Contribute to a healthy, inclusive and safe work environment and role model our character mindset
  • Ensure awareness and compliance to quality and food safety requirements within operations Area
  • Owns and leads weekly CI meeting related to unplanned stops applying data analyses, structured problem solving and improvement tools
  • Owns, analyses and tracks asset maintenance data incl. data quality and completeness
  • Ensures that the Operations Areas improvement activities are quantified and reflected in OneCI (financial savings reporting)
  • Owns plan for improvement of technical reliability for line(s)
  • Owns Operator Asset Care (Cleaning Inspection Lubrication/Centreline) standards and competence development in the Line Team
  • Defines, process confirms and improves technical standards including OAC
  • Trains & coaches Line Team to ensure performance according to technical standards
  • Initiates and drives the correction of complex faults ensuring sustainable improvements
  • Coordinate & support implementation of new technical tools & ways of working and secure onboarding of Line Teams
  • Gives input to content and frequency of preventive maintenance
  • Role models by actively using data and deploying lean and APS tools in a structured way

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Continuous Improvement Engineer role?

The position is a days-based role, Monday to Friday, with a total of 37.5 hours per week.

Is this position suitable for candidates with a strong technical background?

Yes, a strong technical background and/or equivalent experience is preferred for this role.

What type of projects will the Continuous Improvement Engineer work on?

The engineer will focus on driving assigned continuous improvement (CI) tasks and projects within the designated scope, mainly related to operational targets.

Are there opportunities for training and development?

Yes, there is a commitment to training and development within the people agenda at Arla Foods.

Will the engineer be responsible for training others?

Yes, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will train and coach the Line Team to ensure performance according to technical standards.

What is the role's focus regarding unplanned downtime?

The engineer will be responsible for the reduction of unplanned downtime through data analysis, problem solving (RCA/BDA), and maintaining technical standards.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a competitive salary, annual pay review, employer pension matched up to 6%, flexible benefits such as additional annual leave, discounted Arla products, and a cheese hamper at Christmas.

What kind of work environment will the engineer contribute to?

The engineer will contribute to a healthy, inclusive, and safe work environment while role modeling the character mindset.

Is knowledge of LEAN/TPM principles necessary for this role?

Yes, knowledge of LEAN, TPM, IL6S, TPS principles, and data management is considered important for this position.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 25th October 2024.

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