Process Specialist I

This position is part of the Finished Goods team, acting as a technical reference for production processes, with a strong focus on operational performance, process stability, data analysis, and continuous improvement.
The role works closely with the operation, using process knowledge, data, and analytical tools to identify losses, investigate problems, optimize process times, reduce variability, and develop solutions that increase operational efficiency and robustness.

The Role & Your Impact:
Operating in a highly collaborative and hands-on environment, this position combines strong technical process expertise, analytical capabilities, and close interaction with the shop floor. The role plays an important part in transforming operational challenges into sustainable improvements, strengthening process performance, and supporting the continuous development of Finished Goods operations.

Your Key Responsibilities in this role:

- Monitor and analyze Finished Goods process performance, identifying losses, deviations, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement;

- Investigate gaps between planned and actual performance, developing actions to improve productivity, efficiency, and process stability;

- Analyze production process times, identifying activities that impact capacity, productivity, and lead time;

- Work closely with operations to investigate the root causes of extended process times and variability, supporting process optimization and standardization initiatives;

- Transform operational data into actionable insights to support decision-making, establish priorities, and monitor process performance;

- Use SAP as a key source of information to analyze production orders, execution data, materials, consumption, and process results;

- Identify process and data inconsistencies that may impact performance analysis and support improvements in data quality;

- Lead troubleshooting activities and root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, PDCA, and A3;

- Develop and implement countermeasures, monitoring their effectiveness and ensuring sustainable solutions;

- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including opportunities for automation, digitalization, and process optimization;

- Lead technical tests and trials related to process improvements, new products, raw materials, technologies, and process changes;

- Support quality deviation investigations by identifying process parameters that may impact product quality and defining corrective and preventive actions;

- Work closely with Team Leaders, Production Specialists, and operators, conducting Gemba activities and providing technical support for complex operational challenges;

- Develop and share technical knowledge, documenting test results, best practices, and relevant process improvements;

- Lead or participate in process improvement projects and support technological and operational changes;

- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders;

- Provide technical support for investment projects related to Finished Goods processes.

What you'll need to be successful in this role:

- Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering or a related field;

- Advanced English;

- Strong technical knowledge of industrial and manufacturing processes;

- Experience in process performance monitoring, analysis, and continuous improvement;

- Experience identifying operational losses, bottlenecks, process variability, and productivity improvement opportunities;

- Ability to analyze production times, process capacity, and operational efficiency;

- Experience with data analysis and the development of performance indicators;

- Knowledge of SAP, particularly for analyzing production orders, materials, consumption, and manufacturing results;

- Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies, such as 5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, PDCA, and A3;

- Ability to translate operational data into practical improvement actions;

- Experience working closely with manufacturing operations and shop floor teams;

- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset;

- Ability to collaborate across different functions and influence stakeholders through technical expertise;

Additional Skills & Interests We Value:

- Experience with Finished Goods or similar manufacturing processes;

- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies;

- Experience with process capability and capacity analysis;

- Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools;

- Experience leading technical trials and process improvement projects;

- Exposure to automation and digitalization initiatives;

- Experience supporting new product introductions and technological changes;

- Strong Gemba presence and ability to engage operational teams in sustainable improvements.

Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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