Process Engineer GB, OL16 4NR

Process Engineer | Rochdale

The Process Engineer is a key member of the Operations team and serves as the primary technical link between Operations, Engineering, and the frontline leadership structure.

Process Control & Standardisation

• Own and define standardised process settings for production lines to ensure consistent output, built‑in quality, yield, and efficiency.
• Monitor and control critical process parameters, responding to deviations and supporting structured root cause resolution.
• Ensure process changes are controlled, documented, and communicated effectively, working with the Senior Operations Administrator to maintain version control.
• Provide clear technical standards that enable Line Leaders to run lines confidently and consistently.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on:
• Throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Process stability and repeatability
• Labour and line performance optimisation

Support data‑driven decision making with Lean methodologies including structured problem solving (e.g. RCA), working with Production Managers and Area Supervisors to translate analysis into practical actions.

• Act as the day‑to‑day technical interface between Operations and Engineering teams.
• Translate operational performance issues identified by operations team into clear technical and engineering requirements.
• Support Engineering with process input during trials, changes, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Ensure engineering changes are practical, operable, and aligned with production realities and labour capability.

• Develop, review, and maintain SOPs and standard work instructions for production processes.
• Support consistency and discipline in how processes are run across shifts and teams, reinforcing built‑in quality and right‑first‑time behaviours.
• Support operational teams with day‑to‑day process troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Partner with Optimise rs to improve slicing stability, yield performance, and giveaway control.

Support the introduction and embedding of new products, processes, or ways of working, ensuring smooth handover to operational ownership

Education

• Degree or equivalent qualification in:
  • Process Engineering
  • Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
  • Or a related technical discipline

Professional Experience

• Experience working in a process engineering or operations support role ideally within Food FMCG Manufacturing
• Strong exposure to shop floor operations and production line performance.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Technical Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong understanding of production processes and fundamental engineering principles.
• Good knowledge of:
  • Process control and standardised settings
  • Line balancing and labour efficiency
• Confident communicator able to influence operators, Line Leaders, Area Supervisors, and engineers.
• Structured problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Joining Danish Crown in this role offers you exceptional autonomy to manage defined spend areas independently and directly influence our commercial outcomes. Reporting to the Head of Procurement Operations and Sustainability, you will operate within a supportive, forward‑thinking team where your market insights and sourcing strategies will drive tangible business improvements.

We offer a structured schedule with an early finish every Friday, working within an environment that values professional development, career growth and collaboration.…