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Our client is seeking a strong, analytical, and problem-solving Junior Industrial Engineer to join their team and support the optimisation of manufacturing, material flow, stock accuracy, and reporting processes across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage end-to-end material and product movements from receiving through to dispatch
Prepare and manage the daily mass balance, investigating and resolving variances
Identify discrepancies between physical stock movements and system records
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for material flow, production, WIP, stock accuracy and dispatch
Investigate root causes of variances and implement corrective actions
Review and improve processes to reduce manual work, duplication and data inaccuracies
Standardise and document data capture procedures and system usage
Support cycle counts, stock takes and inventory accuracy across sites
Identify bottlenecks, waste and process breakdowns and support continuous improvement initiatives
Provide regular reporting on mass balance, throughput, WIP, stock accuracy and dispatch performance
Travel between sites as required
Requirements
BEng/BTech/BSc in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing, FMCG or food production environment
Experience with ERP/MES systems and production or stock reporting
Strong Excel skills; Power BI or similar BI experience advantageous
Understanding of production and supply chain processes, including receiving, production, WIP, warehousing and dispatch
Knowledge of mass balance and yield reconciliation principles
Close attention to detail and a strong focus on data accuracy
Process improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma exposure advantageous
Valid driver’s licence and own transport
Ability to work independently and travel between multiple sites
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