Senior Engineer Continuous Improvement (CI)

LOCATION: RCP

REPORTS TO: Manager Continuous Improvement, Pakistan & Plant Manager

DIRECT REPORTS:    NIL

WORKPLACE TYPE:      [On-site] 

Company Background:

Ingredion is a global Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that touch millions of lives, every day. With over 19,000 customers in 120 countries, we create solutions that help nourish, comfort, and delight people all over the world. We are proud to source our strength from nature.  That’s why we’re growing sustainably, with an industry-leading product portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, sugar alternatives and clean and simple ingredients that deliver on changing consumer needs while protecting our planet. Although we are best known for our food ingredients, we are much more than a food business. We co-create bespoke solutions with our customers; from cosmetics and beauty, to paper and textiles, to pharmaceuticals, driven by relentless curiosity. We make it our business to anticipate industry trends, and to bring together the potential of people, nature and technology to make life better.

Rafhan Maize is an affiliate of Ingredion Incorporated in Pakistan. Our strategy is a unique blend of volume growth and operational excellence. We are pursuing tri dimensional strategy to grow organically, geographically and by broadening ingredients portfolio. If you are inspired by professional challenges and the rewards that come from a high level of performance, then Ingredion (Rafhan Maize) is the company for you. At Ingredion (Rafhan Maize) you can be a member of a globally connected team inspired to achieve great things.

We don’t just make ingredients. We create possibilities. Be What’s Next® with us.

Continuous improvement plays a crucial role in the manufacturing organizations. It involves constantly seeking ways to enhance processes, products, and overall efficiency. The Senior/Engineer CI is responsible to establish and drive culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Engineer CI facilitates continuous improvement initiatives across various aspects of the organization to His/her primary responsibilities include:

Core Responsibilities:

Process Analysis: Identifying areas in the organization where processes can be optimized for increased efficiency and reduced waste.

Data Collection and Analysis: Gathering relevant data to assess current performance, measure key metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.

Problem Solving: Using various problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to address challenges and implement solutions.

Project Management: Planning, coordinating, and executing improvement projects to ensure timely and successful implementation.

Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitoring the impact of improvement initiatives and making necessary adjustments as needed.

Training and Coaching: Educating employees on continuous improvement methodologies and fostering a culture of innovation and improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with teams from different departments to implement changes and gain buy-in from stakeholders.

Innovation and Research: Staying updated with industry best practices and new technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining detailed records of improvement projects and presenting progress reports to management.

Core Responsibilities:

 

Required Qualification and expertise for the role:

Mandatory requirements:

Degree B.Sc./M.Sc. in engineering, preferably ChemicalExperience of at least 4-5 years; preferably in continuous improvement at any manufacturing industry within a multinational food/chemical/petrochemical businessLean six sigma green belt; black belt will be an added advantage

Desirable requirements:

Sound knowledge of problem-solving tools and their implementationGood report writing and presentation skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Relocation Available:

No