Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Penrose, Auckland

Oji Fibre Solutions Paper Bag is one of New Zealand's leading manufacturers and suppliers of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries throughout the country and internationally. We design and manufacture multi-wall bags for the Dairy, Cement, Flour and Sugar industries throughout the country and into offshore markets. 

This newly created role is based at Paper Bag facility in Penrose.  Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager and working across our manufacturing teams, you will be a methodical, results-driven person who can demonstrate fine-tuned analytical skills and experience within a highly automated production environment.  You are also passionate about building cross-team relationships and can engage at all levels, from the factory floor to the boardroom.

We want your expertise in process optimisation, capability analysis, root-cause investigation, and technical guidance. Ultimately, this role is about problem solving, continuous improvement and championing world class manufacturing principles to increase throughput, quality, and service delivery. In return, we offer a unique role, that will appeal to those technically minded boffins who enjoy solving puzzles with scientific flair, and who want to build a career within a stable, sustainable, but expanding packaging business.

You will be responsible for:

• Identification and delivery of process improvement activity across our production areas through the employment of best practice methodologies, sound data analysis, and the application of critical thinking
• Finding ways to reduce waste/rework, improve quality performance, and ensure accuracy of measurement and reporting metrics
• Leading root-cause investigation and provide technical guidance on manufacturing process or quality related issues
• The refinement of our process specification databases and raw material recipes
• Leading the implementation of process improvement trials and/or projects
• Working with key manufacturing, technical and engineering stakeholders across the facility and within our supply chain, to challenge assumptions and champion continuous improvement
• To offer technical advice, knowledge transfer and training programmes where appropriate

You will have:

• A successful track record of continuous improvement in a modern high-speed manufacturing environment and working across a broad range of industrial processes
• Process control experience with steam, pneumatics, hydraulics, servo, PLC, or robotic systems
• Formal training in Six Sigma lean concepts, methodology and OEE advantageous
• An applicable tertiary qualification (NCZE, BE or BSC) with associated experience
• Superb report and technical writing skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrable focus on customer service
• An ability to successfully manage and co-ordinate multiple projects at once
• Highly Computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• RCA Best Practice knowledge

Process stability and improvement is critical to the continued success and safety of our site. We are committed to enhancing the effectiveness of both by identifying and managing barriers to productivity and encourage applications online from motivated and experienced self-starters with a passion to make it happen!

You will gain a career with a leading New Zealand manufacturer and enjoy benefits including:

• A competitive salary in accordance with your qualifications and experience
• 7.5% superannuation benefits package including medical cover, life and income protection insurance
• The support of a dedicated and experienced management team

Please apply online with your CV detailing your suitability to be considered for this key role and note that in accordance with company policy, the successful candidate for this new permanent role will be required to undergo pre-employment medical, drug and police checking at our expense.

We don’t always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.