Process Engineer (Assistant Manager)

About the role

Assistant Process Improvement Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement and cultural transformation across manufacturing operations by leading process design, optimization, troubleshooting, analysis, and documentation initiatives. The role ensures effective communication, alignment of priorities, and seamless transition between current and future manufacturing processes while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

A key focus of the role is the effective management of the 4M framework (Man, Machine, Method, and Material) to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, and enhance overall manufacturing performance. Assistant Process Improvement Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions, strengthen process capability, and ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements. The role is also accountable for supporting the consistent delivery of factory KPIs related to productivity, quality, cost, service, and safety.

Your responsibilities

• Process Design and Development
  Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes by analyzing workflows, space requirements, equipment layouts, and resource utilization to achieve operational efficiency and business objectives.
• Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement
  Identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives to reduce costs, eliminate waste, improve productivity, enhance quality, and maximize operational performance using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
  Drive a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Performance Monitoring and Data Analysis
  Collect, monitor, and analyze process performance data and manufacturing metrics to identify trends, detect deviations, recommend corrective actions, and drive sustainable process improvements.
• Monitor and improve factory KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Yield, Waste, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
  Analyze and resolve technical, operational, and process-related issues in manufacturing operations through structured problem-solving methodologies, root cause analysis (RCA), and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Project Management and Implementation
  Lead or support process improvement, cost-saving, capacity expansion, automation, digitalization, new product introduction, and manufacturing transformation projects from concept through implementation, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
• 4M Change Management
  Manage and monitor changes relating to Man, Machine, Method, and Material (4M), ensuring appropriate risk assessments, change controls, validations, and stakeholder approvals are completed prior to implementation.
• Safety, Quality, and Compliance
  Conduct risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and process hazard evaluations for new and modified processes. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, regulatory, and company requirements, while developing and implementing best practices, standards, and control measures to enhance product quality, food/product safety, and operational excellence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Technical, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and support operational objectives.
• Documentation and Standardization
  Develop, maintain, and continuously improve process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and other operational standards.
  Ensure process documentation remains accurate, current, and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Audit and Compliance Support
  Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of findings related to process, quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Training and Capability Building
  Provide technical coaching, training, and guidance to production and support teams on process improvements, problem-solving techniques, standard work practices, and operational excellence principles.

The experience we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree engineering / Scientific or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in Process Engineering, Production Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, Continuous Improvement, or Process Improvement roles within the Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Consumer Healthcare, Medical Device, or FMCG industries.
• Knowledge of automation and control syste