Process Technology Engineer at ADM in Lopen Head, Somerset

About ADM Protexin Ltd
ADM Protexin LTD manufacture innovative, research based live bacteria products of the highest quality for the veterinary, human, agriculture and equine healthcare markets. With head office, manufacturing and distribution facilities based in Somerset, ADM Protexin distribute to over 90 countries worldwide.

Learn more at www.protexin.com

Your Responsibilities

• Collaborate with equipment and project engineers on the development, evaluation and integration of new manufacturing and packaging designs and enhancements to meet strategic business plans and customer requirements.
• Identify, collaborate and/ or lead projects to reduce losses and/ or increase OEE: rates, yields, capacity, schedule attainment.
• Work closely with company subject matter experts on the tech transfer of new products, new technologies and implementation of innovative approaches to plant operation and maintenance.
• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and operators to benchmark the facility and develop standardized system to define and sustain optimal processes and equipment set- ups.
• Serve as a technical partner for the site including production and maintenance employees, plant operations and leadership team, other manufacturing sites, corporate engineering, S&T organisations, and external partners.
• Work closely with local Plant Manager to identify and address current and future capacity constraints based on demand forecasts.
• Develop and maintain a 5- year capital project portfolio to include capital budgeting and execution that strikes a balance between non- discretionary, productivity and growth spend.
• Display a dedication to lead, develop and support safety and promote a safety culture. Promote continuous process safety improvement.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is preferred. Other engineering or technology fields will be considered.
• Position requires 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Dedication to working safely and to awareness for the safety of others.
• Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, organize and motivate cross functional teams.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to learn new technologies quickly and implement where applicable.
• Experience with optimization/ analytical processes and tools.
• Working knowledge of CAD applications, P&IDs and control narratives.
• Willingness to spend time on the production on a regular basis working directly with production operators and maintenance technicians.
• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma improvement methodologies.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.