Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
The Production and Project Engineer will assist the Site manager in leading the operation of the Ground Calcium Carbonates plant, 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 Imerys policies, in particular as they regard environment, health and safety, labour.
He/she will provide to subordinates relevant operating procedures, instructions, and training for their missions, manage their performance and support their development.
He/she will lead projects, likewise SAP implementation, in collaboration with Hub and BA support functions
JOB SCOPE/DIMENSIONS
* Part of Performance Minerals EMEA Business Area, Italy Hub.
* PM EMEA industrial footprint: 80 sites in 24 countries - 3700 employees - €1.2b revenue.
* Gran Bianco is a dry milling plant producing 60kT /yr of dry GCC powder, in paper bags, big bags and bulk
* The role is reporting to the Site manager of Gran Bianco.
* The role has potential for evolution: possible management of a team of 9 internal staff (including 2 supervisors) and 4 temporary workers.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EHS:
* Ensure the implementation on site by employees and contractors of all Environment, Health and Safety applicable regulations and Imerys 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 Gran Bianco operation free of accidents
* Supervise and facilitate health, safety and environment reporting by using Imerys dedicated tools.
People management:
* Communicate to subordinates clear objectives, priorities, work procedures and instructions
* Leads daily shop floor production meetings
* Manage employees performance, including through disciplinary process if required
* Improve employees skills and competencies
* Encourage employees commitment and motivation
* Apply to self and employees the Imerys Code of ethics, and Diversity and Inclusion policy
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 crushing, milling, classification, and coating treatment.
* 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.
Data/ Reporting
* Feed SAP with needed Production Maintenance Quality information
* 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, Centre of Excellence engineers, project managers, Supply Chain Teams, Sales & Marketing teams, financial controllers.
* Liaise with contractors/suppliers and other stakeholders of the plant
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
* 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
Knowledge, skills, Imerys Leadership Behaviors
* Ability to team working, and to evolve in a matrix organisation
* Dedicated, open minded, flexible, multitasking
* Analytical and problem-solving skills
* IT Literacy (spreadsheet, data crunching, presentation)
* Ability to own Imerys Leadership values :
o Leads self
o Leads others
o Communicates and collaborates
o Deliver results
o Drive improvements
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent