We have a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a business that has been reborn. Portals is a Security Paper manufacturer based just outside of Bath, in a town called Bathford. Our customers are countries and governments across the world and the products we sell are pretty unique (you will never look at a passport the same again). At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the role below, we would love to hear from you.
This role is based at Bathford Paper Mill, where paper has been made for over 200 years. This role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract reporting to the Technical Manager within the Technical department.
This role is for a Process Engineer who has proven capability to singularly lead and deliver complex problem-solving activities and projects with agreed solutions within budget & on plan.
Provide practical hands-on support to paper manufacturing by developing current process/product capability & applying structured technical solutions to our processes.
The job holder will provide both coaching & practical support to others in the team as well as to all areas of paper manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities:
* Propose, plan and execute safely complex Process/Product Improvement projects in agreed areas such as safety, quality, energy efficiency & fresh water reduction within agreed budget and timescales following a formal structured approach.
* Follow a formal structured approach from inception which will include elements of design, cost control, AM/PM linkage, process drawings, future proofing, change management & document control to customer handover. Ensure a verification audit system exists per project to sustain benefits of the improvement(s).
* Lead process/product improvement teams (or support as required) and actively promote team working and effective communications within projects.
* Lead & advise new process & product validation activities and trials.
* Provide Process Improvement support to all Mill operations to enable manufacturing to achieve the best quality product at the lowest cost.
* Identify process capabilities and offer innovative solutions to improve security paper quality performance.
* Encourage and coach employees in lean manufacturing techniques i.e 9S, FMEA, CCAR, and Control Plans.
* Work closely with other process improvement engineers and Technical advisers in providing specialist support and training for relevant personnel.
* Participate with Process owners or other stakeholders (e.g. product managers) to improve process Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE: Availability, performance and quality).
* Follow Portals Paper guidelines, policies and procedures (HS&E, HR, Operating methods & ethics), and be responsible for ensuring that environmental, health and safety issues are fully considered in any Process Improvements project led.
Minimum Requirements:
* Education to at least Degree within engineering, scientific or paper industry disciplines or relevant extensive experience in delivering continuous improvements.
* Demonstrable track record in leading & implementing complex lean manufacturing change and/or continuous improvement techniques.
* Lean manufacturing credentials to ideally Black belt level, or an experienced and heavily evidenced green belt, or equivalent problem solving and statistical analysis skills.
* Solid manufacturing/production background in a medium to large sized organisation, ideally within more than one industry, in a process improvement or manufacturing engineering position.
* Proven ability to implement conceptual process improvements to provide installed manufacturing solutions.
* Understanding and ability to promote a “customer/supplier” working philosophy.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including presentations and report writing skills).
* Confident in Microsoft Windows programmes and evidence of other data analysis packages.
Benefits:
* 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays. You can also purchase or sell an extra 5 days holiday as part of a salary sacrifice arrangement.
* Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary.
* Life assurance of four times your basic salary.
* 24/7 Employee assistance programme with access to counselling, financial and legal advice.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* Digital GP through Aviva.
* Training and development costs associated to role paid for.
* £500 Refer a friend scheme.
* Cyle to work scheme.
* Long service awards.
* Recognition platform.
* Free/Onsite parking.
* Company events.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Eye care for DSE users.
* Phone discounts through EE.
* Costco membership.
* Sick pay scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £35,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RR547
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