The Process / Production Engineer is responsible for process design and the design and implementation of process improvements and troubleshooting, in order to maintain and improve effectiveness and efficiency of the production processes, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability.He / she may lead or contribute to developing, configuring and optimizing the production processes from inception through to start up and delivery. He / she solves problems and makes (process) design recommendations in order to improve the installations and production processes and reduce the total cost of ownership.The Process / Production Engineer may execute process improvements as CAPEX projects, and may act as project manager for the project, from the initial budgeting and design phase to execution and delivery of the project to production.The Process / Production Engineer works closely with Operations management and with the Maintenance Manager / Technical Manager in order to ensure an integral approach in the design and operation of the assets and installations.The level of the Process / Production Engineer will depend on the size of the organisation / site and installations, the scope and size of the projects managed as well as the complexity of the production processes / equipment. In a larger OpCo, the Process / Production Engineer may specialize in a specific area but in smaller OpCo's / Sites, the Process / Production Engineer will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks.Job Description: Process design Develops, configures and optimizes production processes from inception through to start up and certification, researches and develops new equipment Drafts technical project objectives by drafting maintenance of CAPEX or improvement project proposals and pl ans ; d etermines pro ject specifications in line with operations requirements, and p erformance standards; completes te chnical studies and prepar es cost estimates Evaluates and validates design alternatives to create optimum designs. Certifies the technical accuracy of designs and financial business case associated Proces s management and troubleshooting Keeps an o versight of all production processes and supports the day-to-day optimization of the production line s and processes Assist s Production staff in troubleshooting in the eve nt of problems; performs root cause analysis in case of (recurring) malfunctions, problems or other issues; suggests solutions to prevent malfunctions from recurring Monitor s the performance of equipment, including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out Projects Participates as a team member in a broad CAPEX assignments , or leads project teams in CAPEX projects Participate s in assigned installation and/or process improvement projects, within the project management guidelines. Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase s within the budgeted time and cost constraints. Manages the Installation and start-up of new process equipment; p rovides process documentation and operating instructions Continuous improvement Continuously evaluates equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality remain high Identifies and implements improvements to the production systems, processes and practices in order to improve / optimize effectiveness and efficiency of the processes; develops best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output Technical leadership Stays abreast of the latest developments in process management Acts as a technical con sultant on production processes ; Contributes to the development of Nutreco technical standards Compliance Assures that all process documentation shows and ensures compliance with both internal and external regulations Performs risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used, covering all aspects from safety , health, food safety and all other HSSE standards Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations Our organisation:Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.Equal Opportunity Employer: Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities. About UsNutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries.Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements. #J-18808-Ljbffr
