* Process design
* Develops, configures and optimizes production processes from inception through to start up and certification, researches and develops new equipment
* Drafts technical project objectives by drafting maintenance of CAPEX or improvement project proposals and plans; determines project specifications in line with operations requirements, and performance standards; completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates
* Evaluates and validates design alternatives to create optimum designs.
* Certifies the technical accuracy of designs and financial business case associated
* Process management and troubleshooting
* Keeps an oversight of all production processes and supports the day-to-day optimization of the production lines and processes
* Assists Production staff in troubleshooting in the event of problems; performs root cause analysis in case of (recurring) malfunctions, problems or other issues; suggests solutions to prevent malfunctions from recurring
* Monitors the performance of equipment, including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out
* Projects
* Participates as a team member in a broad CAPEX assignments, or leads project teams in CAPEX projects
* Participates in assigned installation and/or process improvement projects, within the project management guidelines.
* Ensures successful completion of the assigned project phases within the budgeted time and cost constraints.
* Manages the Installation and start-up of new process equipment; provides process documentation and operating instructions
* Continuous improvement
* Continuously evaluates equipment and processes to ensure both efficiency and quality remain high
* Identifies and implements improvements to the production systems, processes and practices in order to improve / optimize effectiveness and efficiency of the processes; develops best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
* Technical leadership
* Stays abreast of the latest developments in process management
* Acts as a technical consultant on production processes; Contributes to the development of Nutreco technical standards
* Compliance
* Assures that all process documentation shows and ensures compliance with both internal and external regulations
* Performs risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used, covering all aspects from safety, health, food safety and all other HSSE standards
* Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations