About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Process & Project Engineer to join the team at our unique site in Menstrie, a large fermentation facility with hundreds of unit operations and SKU’s.

You will be looking after operations on site alongside 4 others within the Process Team. Focusing on Process Optimisation (OEE Improvement, Yield Improvement, NPI) of key site unit operations which include - solid-Liq Extraction; Evaporation; Centrifuge Separation; Reaction; Spray Drying, CIP etc.

This is a Monday – Friday role, based on site full time.

What you'll be doing

Support Operator capability building, through process cross functional SOP creation, training and knowledge sharing.
Utilise process SME knowledge to own and support troubleshooting of critical site concerns.
Create investment proposals, including detailed descriptions, cost estimates, savings and timetables.
Developing & delivering multiple capital projects simultaneously.
Creates Project Plans and harnesses resources to ensure project milestones are met within expectations of timeline, quality and budget.
Managing contractors and supporting safe systems of work (PTW, Confined Spaces, Working at Height etc).
Improvement and development of project engineering procedures.

What we'd like you to bring to the role

Ideally qualified in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related technical degree.
Relevant degree within Engineering.
Previous experience within Process Engineering is key, project experience would be a benefit
Able to work to deadlines and within a complex environment
A strong team worker but also able to work independently
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally within the business and external contractors
The ability to extract and analyse data, to provide valuable insights.
Proficient in MS office and excellent document management skills.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer you

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

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