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At Weetabix, we believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, stronger decisions, and a more inclusive workplace for everyone . We’re committed to building an organisation where people from all walks of life feel they belong—where different voices, experiences, and backgrounds are valued and respected. Closing date: 28th July Interview process: TEAMS followed by Face to Face at our site in Burton Latimer. Working pattern: This role will be full time on-site at our Burton Latimer site. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—just let us know how we can support you. Weetabix is on an exciting growth journey, and many of the opportunities we are recruiting for are newly created roles. These positions reflect our investment in people, capabilities and innovation as we continue to build for the future. The Recipe (About the Role) Design, develop, validate and optimise manufacturing and packaging processes to improve safety, quality, cost, capacity and reliability across operations.  To manage multiple process capability improvement projects, audit plants capability, conduct trials, help with business units with technical advice and guidance, and training of both shift-based teams and guide teams in new tools, techniques, and procedures. Manage and deliver step change process improvement projects of a performance, capability, capacity, quality, and cost reduction technical nature across operations Provide robust, accurate and well concluded technical reports on project outcomes and communicate effectively to stakeholders Ensure changes and ways of working, centrelines, standard settings are well documented and incorporated into ways of working Engage with key internal stakeholders to change behaviour to positively drive process improvement Where needed facilitate, train and coach, ensuring strong engagement with the teams related to the projects or activities Provide effective reactive guidance for escalated plants issues and coach GSTD (Go, See, Think, Do) techniques during these interventions Conduct trials on new methods & systems, equipment & processes Subject Matter expert (SME) for key processing technologies Guide business units to comply with current and new Weetabix standards in process & equipment operations, including auditing and facilitation of higher-level audits To manage external resources and contractors when deployed Coordination with capital projects and reliability engineering on key business improvement initiatives to ensure the robust and sustainable solutions and processes are adopted Complete Professional Development to maintain awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements Undertake any other duties, consistent with the level of the role, skills and experience, as may be reasonably required to guide the business The Ingredients (What we need from you) Key Know How: Knowledge: HND level or equivalent qualifications in engineering, quality, or a similar technical bias Green or Black Belt in Six Sigma- Knowledge of statistics and SPC (Statistical Process Control), practical skills Advanced user of Excel Excellent problem solver with a good insight of DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) or similar methodology Project management qualification (Desirable) H&S and food safety qualification (Desirable) Experience: Engineering or quality background Experience within FMCG environment and proven food process engineering knowledge Managing complex projects Good insight of LEAN and Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies Dedication to team working, workplace safety and overall product quality. Ability to deliver results on time in full Self-motivated and able to priorities ad work well under pressure Organised and detail oriented Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits) Competitive salary & Annual Flexible benefits We offer a competitive salar