pladis Global
Senior Process Engineer
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Want to help us bring happiness to the world?
Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire.
We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration, and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.
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What will this role achieve?
The Senior Process Engineer – Process Excellence will play a hands-on role in improving process performance, running technical trials, and delivering practical productivity improvements across R&D and manufacturing. Reporting to the Director of Process Excellence, this role will use Lean Six Sigma, statistical process control, root cause analysis, and robust trial design to solve process challenges, reduce waste, and support the successful introduction of new machinery, processes, and technologies.
What will be your key deliverables?
- Process analysis and trials: Plan, run, and evaluate process trials for new products, processes, machinery, and technology, using data to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Root cause analysis: Apply tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and data review to identify the true causes of process inefficiencies, defects, and variation.
- Process optimisation: Develop and implement practical optimisation plans that improve quality, efficiency, capacity, cost, and consistency.
- SPC and performance monitoring: Establish and maintain KPIs and statistical process control measures to track process capability and sustain improvements.
- Waste reduction: Identify and reduce waste across the seven key areas: overproduction, waiting, transport, extra processing, inventory, motion, and defects.
- Asset and technology input: Provide process expertise into the selection, purchase, and implementation of new equipment, ensuring solutions support productivity, quality, and operational needs.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to align plans, share best practice, and deliver improvements effectively.
- Strategic productivity support: Contribute to wider productivity programmes by providing robust technical input, trial data, and clear recommendations.
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Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience in process engineering, process improvement, or technical trials within a manufacturing or R&D environment.
- Good working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, SPC, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to turn trial outcomes into clear recommendations.
- Experience supporting process optimisation, waste reduction, and productivity improvement initiatives.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence stakeholders through evidence-based technical input.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings in a practical and accessible way.
Desirable
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience in food, bakery, snacking, or FMCG manufacturing environments.
- Experience designing and running DOE activity to optimise machinery settings or process parameters.
- Practical experience contributing to equipment selection, line trials, commissioning, or new technology implementation.
- Track record of delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, waste, quality, or process capability.
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Our Values
- Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
- Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers.
- Positive – We’re highly motivated, optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better.
- Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn, and move forward.
- Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live, and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.
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We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
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