Process Lead

The Role

Are you an analytically strong technician with a passion for process optimization? Do you want to play a key role in improving production processes within an international organization? At Imperial Brands in Wilrijk, we are looking for a Process Lead who not only excels in data analysis and continuous improvement but also thrives on cross-functional collaboration and leading improvement initiatives from A to Z.

As Process Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and improving our production and packaging processes. You will manage a small team (1 white collar & 1 blue collar) and work closely with stakeholders from supply chain, quality, production, and engineering. You will translate KPIs into concrete actions, initiate improvement projects, and ensure sustainable implementation that enhances our efficiency, quality, and safety.

This role offers a perfect balance between operational involvement and strategic insight. You will make a real difference by turning challenges into solutions with tangible results – both technically and organizationally.

This position offers the right candidate the opportunity to grow their career, make a meaningful impact, and be part of an inclusive, innovative, global FMCG organization supported by 25,000 colleagues worldwide.

Principle Accountabilities

• Analyze data from critical parameters in the production and packaging processes.
• Set up and improve data mining systems to support factory-wide improvement projects.
• Translate KPIs into concrete improvement actions and visualize them in a clear and actionable way.
• Develop, implement, and adjust improvement plans based on data to ensure process and product stability and quality.
• Take ownership of improvement projects, including full responsibility for implementation and cost savings.
• Introduce Poka Yoke principles in collaboration with stakeholders, including coordination and follow-up of actions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Bachelor's level education or equivalent working experience in (chemical or industrial) engineering.
• At least a few years of experience in a similar role within production or FMCG.
• Proven knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and production optimization.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience in developing and monitoring KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to persuade and engage stakeholders in improvement initiatives.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and capable of operating at both strategic and operational levels.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary and many extras including a great pension scheme, and generous holiday entitlement. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Next Steps

Interested applicants should apply with their CV highlighting their suitability for the role.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at resourcing@uk.imptob.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming.

Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.

Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.