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Process Engineer

McCormick UK Limited
Peterborough Full-time
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PROCESS ENGINEER

Peterborough

This position is responsible for driving a reduction of chronic losses (e.g. Process Reliability, Yield and Scrap) through the development of standards. This role will help reduce variation in operating methods thereby improving the reliability and repeatability of processes. The Process Engineer will work with Team Manager, Maintenance Manager and Technician teams to standardize processes and procedures for the plant, including, but not limited to, processing, packaging, and maintenance and engineering departments.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive Process Reliability, Yield and Scrap performance for the line.

  • Lead improvement initiatives to meet annual operational goals.

  • Analyze processes to identify gaps and implement optimization solutions.

  • Troubleshoot production losses and strengthen line standards.

  • Support cost-reduction, automation and capital improvement projects.

  • Provide data analysis and insights to support technical and investment decisions.

  • Develop and maintain key operational documentation (SOPs, training materials).

  • Coach and develop Technicians and Operators to build team capability.

  • Ensure data accuracy for line KPIs and prepare regular performance reports.

  • Participate in daily direction-setting meetings and contribute to a site pillar.

CANDIDATE PROFILE
  • Strong engineering background, ideally in Mechanical Engineering, with solid practical experience working directly with production lines and technical equipment.

  • Hands-on mechanical capability, including effective troubleshooting, process optimization, and proven impact on reducing line losses and scrap.

  • Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to interpret operational data, prepare clear presentations, and confidently use tools such as Power BI and Excel.

  • Effective communication and influencing abilities, enabling collaboration across functions and guiding teams without formal authority.

  • Team-oriented and proactive mindset, with a natural willingness to spend time on the shop floor (Gemba) and engage with technicians and operators.

  • High learning agility and adaptability, comfortable working in ambiguous environments, supporting projects, and showing strong potential for future leadership.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies

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