The Role

Location: Wilrijk, Antwerp, Belgium

Global Grade: Staff Graded

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 and 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.

 

Whilst applications from all locations will be considered, please note that priority will be given to candidates who are based locally and possess the required skills and experience 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 recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

Next Steps

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and explain their suitability for this position. Make sure your current manager is informed about your intention to apply. For more information, you can contact Erhan.Alemdar@impbrands.com