Technical Specialist - Cupar, United Kingdom - PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Verified Company

Cupar, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview

The main purpose of this post will be to analysis oat scouting data & oat trial data ensuring it is analyzed to determine the running efficiency and impact to the plant.

Liaise with key stakeholders such as Cupar Oats Planning, UK Global Procurement, LSS / CI Teams, Shift Operations Managers, Site QFS Managers, UK / US R&D and external contractors such as GrainCo.

Develop and maintain a focused 3 year improvement plan for the Grainstore with a Capital Plan in place.

As area owner, assist with Project Management and capital investment and validate installations via robust engineering validations with statistical analysis evidence.

Create a Grainstore efficiency program focused on delivering Quality oats in a cost effective ways of working from the farms into the factory and onto our customers, in a safe condition.

Responsibilities

To work with suppliers, Oats Planning and Grains Global Procurement to ensure visibility of all oat sampling data, to be the representative for the Cupar Plant.
To understand and operate lab equipment to ensure accurate analysis and track data
To carry out full statistical analysis of oat samples.
Expert in IT systems for data input.
Flexibility to cover other tasks when required.
Take responsibility and ownership for the zone that you work in and the plant in general. This includes good housekeeping, hygiene, and 5S / lean standards are met.
To maintain a Safe, Healthy and hygienic work place. Work safely and improve safety AND efficiency through plant systems and equipment.
Drive the plant key performance indicator (KPI) targets of cost, quality, service, hygiene and safety.
Monitor, control and carry out in depth fault diagnosis and arrange repairs on equipment.
Ability to work on your own and in a small team and with UK and global stakeholders.
Perform benchmarking exercises with other grains manufacturing sites (internal and external to PepsiCo).
Super User for Dream Reporting System.

Qualifications

Degree level of education in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is desired.
A good level of knowledge of Process knowledge / Post Graduate preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with a cooperative style that builds strong relationships and respect for others.
Strong data collection and statistical analysis skills.
Strong coach and facilitator with the ability to influence behaviour.
Planning ability planning ability, data collection and analysis.
Selfstarter with the ability to develop action plans through the prioritisation of work.
A strong role model for Safety, Quality and Food Safety behaviours and continuous improvements.
Kaizen Leader (preferred but training will be provided).
Flexible approach to working hours.
Auditing/ compliance checking.

Desirable: