Process Optimisation Specialist

9 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeOptimization Full time $100,000 - $140,000
Production Optimization Specialist

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of process control strategies, process characterisation, validation, and quality implications related to both batch and continuous processing systems. As a Production Optimization Specialist, you will partner with cross-functional teams to drive improvements and efficient commercialization of products.

You will work under the direction of the CI Manager to develop production systems that implement and capture best operating practices. Your key objective is to reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving consistency of product, reliability of equipment, and repeatability of processes.

You will be responsible for providing process engineering support and technical expertise to support departments in process issues working alongside Department Manager(s). Additionally, you will develop CI and LEAN knowledge amongst senior leaders and shop floor employees through your subject matter expertise.

Pillar lead for FI (Focused Improvement) TPM Pillar streams of work (loss analysis & focused improvement). You will analyze data to identify current gaps and opportunities for improvements as well as evaluate and recommend process capital improvements and automation.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive implementation of cost improvement, energy saving, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate the link with R&D to ensure new products moving into manufacturing are in line with process capability.

Engage in new equipment concepts and installations to understand capability and ensure it is suitable for purpose. Drive the standardization of processes and the implementation of metrics and best practice.

Apply sound knowledge of both batch and continuous processing systems within the food manufacturing environment to optimise process capability, throughput, and compliance. Evaluate and improve product and process consistency through a deep understanding of unit operations such as mixing, homogenising, cross-contamination, and sanitisation, across both discrete and flow-based production systems.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • BSc in Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred
  • Food Science or extensive (10+ years) applicable trade experience in FMCG environment with a minimum of two years of relevant production/engineering experience
  • Sound working knowledge of plant operations, packaging, and processing equipment and engineering
  • Experience in TPM/LEAN
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization
  • A passion for continuous improvement and developing people
  • Results-driven
  • Demonstrated experience working with both batch and continuous processing systems in a regulated food or FMCG environment
  • Understanding of process control strategies, process characterisation, validation, and quality implications related to both process types

Benefits:

  • We put people first – people who take what they do seriously but not themselves.
  • Our brands include Gourmet Garden, Keen's, Aeroplane, French's, and Franks.
  • Supportive culture that offers genuine work-life balance.
  • Generous reward and recognition programs in place.
  • Regular employee engagement activities including food vans, coffee vans, and BBQs.
  • Annual Bonus Program.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • Paid parental leave and partner paid entitlements with supportive return-to-work program.

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