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 plans; determines project specifications in line with operations requirements, and performance standards; completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates 

• Evaluates and validates design alternatives to create optimum designs. 

• Certifies the technical accuracy of designs and financial business case associated 

• Process management and troubleshooting 

• Keeps an oversight of all production processes and supports the day-to-day optimization of the production lines and processes 

• Assists Production staff in troubleshooting in the event of problems; performs root cause analysis  in case of (recurring) malfunctions, problems or other issues; suggests solutions to prevent malfunctions from recurring 

• Monitors 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  

• Participates in assigned installation and/or process improvement projects, within the project management guidelines. 

• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints. 

• Manages the Installation and start-up of new process equipment; provides 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 consultant 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