Engineering Flake Process Line Lead (37923) presso McCain GMBH

Position Title: Engineering Flake Process Line Lead 

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Eschborn 

Requisition ID: 37923 

The Engineering Flake Process Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement of the flake process line within a manufacturing or production facility. This role ensures that the process line operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards, while meeting production targets. The Process Line Lead acts as the technical expert and primary point of contact for all engineering matters related to the flake process, coordinating cross-functional teams and liaising with external vendors and stakeholders as required.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Process Line Management: Lead the end-to-end management of the flake process line, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Engineering Design & Optimization: Oversee the engineering design, layout, and specification of equipment for the flake process. Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance throughput, yield, and product quality.
• Installation & Commissioning: Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Serve as the subject matter expert for technical issues, troubleshooting process or equipment problems and implementing effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and execute projects to improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance safety and sustainability.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and operators working on the flake process line.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all process activities comply with internal quality standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to HSE policies and procedures within the process line.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of objectives and effective communication.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of process parameters, incidents, and improvement projects. Prepare regular reports for management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field. A master’s degree or relevant professional certification is advantageous.
• Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in process engineering or production management within a relevant industry (e.g., plastics, food, recycling, chemicals).
• Proven track record of managing process lines, ideally with a focus on flakes or similar continuous processes.
• Strong knowledge of process design, equipment specification, and process optimization techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with process control systems, automation, and relevant software tools.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in German and English; additional languages such as French, or Dutch is a plus. 

What we offer:

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand, fun and high performing team
• Opportunity to be a part of Greenfield Project in Germany
• A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours / hybrid working
• Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
• Friendly atmosphere.

This role offers a high degree of independence and plenty of room for personal initiative and growth.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Job Family: Engineering & Technical      
Division: Global Operations and Growth 
Department: ​Engineering Project October MEHRUM ​
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Hannover 

Company: McCain GMBH