Process Engineer

Process Engineer Sheet feeding 12 Months FTC

This role works closely with the Production and Shift Managers to maintain all quality assurance and process controls in the manufacturing process, ensure ongoing continuous improvement and make sure the DS Smith standards are followed by all on site. Within this role you will take responsibility for working to HSER standards using all Leadership in action tools and meeting all legislative Health and Safety standards;

undertaking audits to personally verify the validity and accuracy of results recorded in the process; driving the process conformance through application of process control in action (PCA) methodology and assisting in troubleshooting quality issues arising from process audits. One of the main focus areas for the Process Engineer is to drive productivity improvement through the provision of a stable process platform.

Key KPI’s include working line speed optimisation, DPPM, Waste, unplanned downtime and adherence to operational routines. The ability to collaborate is essential in this role as you’ll be working closely with the Engineering team to ensure reliable performance of the equipment on site and this includes calibration routines, preventative maintenance, and general asset care.

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• The ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholder groups
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of change management
• Proven record of coaching and influencing teams
• Able to drive problem solving
• Pragmatic in approach and be able to work collaboratively
• Comfortable making decisions in a time-pressured, fast-paced environment
• Able to demonstrate our core values: caring, challenging, trusted, responsive, tenacious

• Competitive salary
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Employee Discounts Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• EAP Support
• Long Service Award
• Subsidised canteen
• Onsite car parking

We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.

We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 65,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time.

Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!

“To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges.

We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.”

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