Production and Projects Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a “Process and Projects Engineer” role in Italy, for our client who is a world leader in mining of performance minerals for the industry.  Reporting to the site manager, the Production and Project Engineer will assist in leading the operation of the perlite expansion plant in Corsico, including production planning and maintenance.

He/she will strive to sustain the products quality, and to improve safely the efficiency and conditions of the plant with a particular focus on energy, towards minimum operating costs.

He/she will ensure all activities in charge are in compliance with regulations and company policies, in particular as they regard environment, health and safety, labour. He/she will lead projects, likewise SAP implementation, in collaboration with Hub and BA support functions.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

EHS:

• Ensure the implementation on site by employees and contractors of all Environment, Health and Safety applicable regulations and company protocols and policies

• Develop / update risks assessments and safe work methods

• Maintain and improve safe work conditions (eliminate or control hazards)

• Address all observed/reported unsafe conditions and behaviours

• Investigate root causes (RCA) and remediate all near misses/incidents/accidents

• Lead by example in developing the safety culture in the organization

• Manage safety actions to maintain the Corsico operation free of accidents

• Supervise and facilitate health, safety and environment reporting by using company dedicated tools.

People management:

• This is an individual contributor role.

• The position supports the Site Manager in all production aspects and their implementation, in close collaboration with the site employees.

Production & Continuous Improvement

• Establish weekly production plan, to satisfy orders on time and manage stocks

• Supervise production and providing appropriate instruction to the team

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPI) in the perimeter in charge

• Ensure process efficiency such as calcining, milling, classification, packaging, and ancillaries.

• Fully understand and continuously improve the production processes by applying Lean Manufacturing methods and Industrial Continuous Improvement systems.

• Lead and roll out continuous improvement processes / methodologies to develop lines performance and trigger energy savings

Project Support:

• Find & investigate ideas to improve the efficiency of various processing units, or to support new products development, or to adapt the products mix demand

• Provide data to analyse investment opportunities to expand capacity or improve yield and efficiency

• Assist on the on-going projects: SAP implementation, energy saving projects, renewable energy projects

• Keep updated the CAPEX tracker for the site

• Participate to specific projects in the Hub perimeter

Data/ Reporting

• Feed SAP with needed Production Maintenance Quality information

• Quality data collection

• Maintain accurate data/records/documentation as required

• Responsible of all required reporting on his/her perimeter

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Italy Hub & BA teams: EHS, Continuous Improvement I3, Purchasing, Center of Excellence engineers, project managers, Supply Chain Teams, Sales & Marketing teams, financial controllers.

• Liaise with contractors/suppliers and other stakeholders of the plant.

Education and Experience requirements

• Enthusiastic, hands-on engineer with a genuine interest in machines and team working,

• Engineering Degree preferably industrial, mechanical or process,

• Desirable 2/3 years experience in manufacturing/industrial/mining

• Mandatory fluent Italian & English

WHAT WE OFFER

In exchange, the ideal candidate will get a permanent contract, receive an attractive retributive package, while he gets the opportunity to sign on with a solid company and build his/her professional career in an international environment. Only the candidates that fulfil these requirements will be considered. Send your CV in English indicating the job reference to: akman.atilgan@conexusrecruitment.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.