Process Engineer/Project Manager

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.

Based in Birmingham, West Midlands

Overview: 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the main responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• To identify & implement best practice into the production process to maximise process efficiency, capability, capacity and quality.
• To optimise tooling configuration and machine loading to maximise throughput and minimise product cost.
• To advise on and oversee New Product Introduction into production.
• To advise and take the lead on the acquisition of new plant and machinery.
• To project manage NPI and the installation of new plant.
• To research, advise on and lead minimising the company’s carbon footprint in production processes.
• To establish and lead the implementation of QC processes for inbound materials and outbound goods.
• To investigate quality complaints and perform root cause analysis.

Working Relationship: 

• Production Manager
• Technical Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Finance Director
• Sales Director
• Managing Director

Experience:

• Degree in chemical, industrial, biochemical, mechanical engineering or a related field. Ideally CEng.
• Six Sigma or completed training in techniques and tools of process improvement.
• Experienced in Rotational Moulding and / or Blow Moulding.
• Project Management experience.
• Working knowledge of CAD.

Other: 

• Hands-on and pragmatic.
• Keen to advance and make a difference.
• Team player and strong communicator.
• Self-starter

For reasons of better legibility, the simultaneous use of the language forms male, female and diverse (f/m/d) is avoided. All personal designations apply equally to all genders.

For UK roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the United Kingdom. Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.

Throughout 2025, you can meet with Listgrove at the following exhibitions:

Packaging Innovations, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastics Live UK, The advanced materials show UK, Kunststoffenbeurs, K2025