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Process Engineer
Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan
Tirlán
Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
We have an exciting opportunity in Tirlán’s UHT facility in Lough Egish, Co. Monaghan for a Process Engineer. Reporting to the Site Process Manager, this role is responsible for the optimisation of plant performance. Through ongoing development and improvements in plant process and automated systems the Engineer will support the Plant Operations teams in the delivery of Plant . Tirlán – Lough Egish consists of the following Processes – Pasteurisation/Separation, UHT heat treatment, Ingredient mixing, and Automated consumer packing.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for end to end process and plant optimisation across production, filling and packing, utilities and Milk / Cream intake
• Act as Process SME and lead technical support for all production impacting issues
• Establish performance standards and optimise performance across all processes in the plant
• Working closely with Qualification Lead to qualify/re-qualify processes to the appropriate performance KPIs
• Engage with stakeholders including Quality and Production teams in the prioritisation, development, design and testing of new or enhanced processes
• Utilising the relevant Change Control Systems, secure approval for implementing change
• Work with Production / Quality team to plan and execute agreed changes
• Monitor MES KPI data for individual processes including reporting and trending of data
• Utilise data insights to recommend interventions to drive performance
• Troubleshooting issues and identifying opportunities to enhance plant performance and drive KPI improvement
• Ownership of process driven documentation including design, development and roll-out of Standard Operating Procedures, Process documentation (including log books) and training documentation
• Completion of QSM documentation relating to Change Control, Event Reports, RCAs etc for specific processes
• Take leadership role in Change Control for specific processes
• As Subject Matter Expert for specific processes, work with training to design, plan and deliver training to new and existing employees and take a lead role in technical competence assessment of Trainees
• Train new and existing employees on process management including associated automation systems and MES.
• Demonstrates good working knowledge of DMAIC tools and applies these tools in the characterization, optimization and troubleshooting of process equipment and technology performance.
• Work with R&D team to trial and implement new product development.
• Engage with contractors and support the commissioning of new equipment or process upgrades.
Requirements
• Third level qualification in a Science, Health & Safety, Food, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Food/Beverage or Pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors with particular experience in process/production management and use of automated systems
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement or product development. Six-Sigma qualification is desirable.
• Experience in operating within, and delivering on, the highest quality standards in the manufacturing sector
• Results driven, customer focused with high performance capability in a fast moving challenging business environment
• Demonstrate strong technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to bring people with them for the best outcomes
• Ability to analyse data, recognise trends and recommend actions to drive continuous improvement
About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.
We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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