Process Improvement Engineer

Belgium, Bornem Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of. Due to an internal promotion, a fantastic opportunity has opened up at our Capsugel site in Bornem. We are now looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our Printing department and lead site process operations and improvement plans that will ultimately drive better efficiencies within the production environment. Key responsibilities: Lead long term improvement projects focused on the capsule printing process both towards printing efficiency and quality Daily inspection and follow-up of the hard gelatine capsule (printing) machines for quality and quantity (scrap/losses). Accordingly, implement and delegate to day workers the actions to be taken (inspection system settings, dimensional control, parameters humidity, weights, PCM/HCM set point changes, etc.) Maintain close contacts with production/printing operators, mechanics and QA engineers, explain procedures and motivate production personnel Supervise the cleanliness and hygiene status (GMP) of the production room/printing area and correct where necessary Guard process capabilities and take appropriate actions where needed Propose and implement process changes and programs also according quality plan, capital plan, Hfc program, HCM speed program and other programs Key requirements: Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment (capsule printing would be highly desirable) Highly competent in executing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and using this to influence key stakeholders in process improvements Able to review and interpret data from equipment and then lead directions that will positively impact efficiencies Excellent communicator in all formats and can coach/train operators effectively in use of equipment Well versed in the use of a range of computer programmes incl. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI Fluent in Dutch language to aid conversations around site Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference. Reference: R61753