Process Improvement Technologist

Are you passionate about continuous improvement, process optimisation and driving operational excellence within manufacturing?

Nairn's Oatcakes, one of Scotland's most recognised and respected food manufacturers, is looking for a Process Improvement Technologist to join its growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, reducing waste, enhancing quality, and supporting innovation across two production sites.

Working closely with the NPD Manager and cross-functional teams, you'll be at the heart of process improvement initiatives, helping to develop best practice, improve process control, and deliver projects that make a measurable difference to the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Coordinate and maintain process improvement work instructions across manufacturing operations.
Ensure process control specifications and centre lines are maintained and optimised.
Support continuous improvement activities, including waste reduction, efficiency improvements and root cause analysis.
Collect, analyse and interpret manufacturing data to drive decision making and KPI improvements.
Facilitate workshops and problem-solving activities with operational teams.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Quality, Supply Chain and NPD teams.
Support capital investment and new product development projects.
Provide troubleshooting support and help develop operator capability through coaching and training.

What We're Looking For

Experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis techniques.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence and engage colleagues at all levels of the business.
Organised, proactive and driven, with the determination to see projects through to completion.

What's On Offer

Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer.
Exposure to a wide range of improvement and capital projects.
Supportive and collaborative culture.
Competitive salary package.
Career development opportunities within a successful FMCG business.

Location

Based across Nairn's manufacturing sites at Peffermill (Edinburgh) and Butlerfield (Bonnyrigg)

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a visible impact on manufacturing performance and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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