Process Engineer at Sonoco

Do you have a background in the development of production flows and improvement work and want to work to create an efficient value chain? Then the role of process engineer at Sonoco is the next step for you! We are looking for a committed and driven employee who wants to lead and project manage the development of our production processes. You will be offered good development opportunities in a company that invests in you as an employee!

ABOUT THE POSITION

Sonoco manufactures spiral-wound paper tubes and is today one of the world's leading global suppliers in the packaging industry. Our work is based on a strong value foundation where consideration, commitment, and responsibility guide us in everything we do. We are now looking for a process engineer for Sonoco's factories in Norrköping and Matfors. In your role, you will be responsible for improvement projects related to productivity, quality, and goal fulfillment. As a process engineer, you will, in collaboration with other functions, drive quality and improvement projects related to production. You will primarily work from the Norrköping factory but will have a coordinating responsibility for process development and improvement work for both factories. The position includes travel mainly within Sweden, averaging 30-50 travel days per year.

You will be offered:

• A position at a stable international company
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the company's facilities
• Close collaboration with all functions within the company and direct contact with production
• A workplace with an organizational culture where development and good collaboration are a given

RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for process development in close collaboration with production and drive continuous improvement work. You will be part of the daily work and work on temporary projects.

• Ensure that safe and ergonomic working methods are followed
• Map the company's equipment efficiency
• Standardize equipment and work processes
• Implement and monitor KPIs to continuously develop the business
• Further develop the company's manufacturing methods
• Be involved in producing written material such as operation and maintenance manuals
• Coordinate and be responsible for the implementation of lean
• Project manage small and large changes in production

WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU WHO

• Has at least a bachelor's degree with a technical focus, for example in mechanical engineering, electronics, automation, production technology, or equivalent
• Has a background in process development, project management, and/or improvement work within the manufacturing industry
• Has good computer and system skills
• Has very good knowledge of Swedish and English in both speech and writing

We also consider it a merit if you have:

• Experience working with LEAN in a manufacturing industry

To succeed in this role, you have the following personal qualities:

• Stable
• Socially secure
• Open to change
• Responsible

In this process, we ask that you attach your CV in English as a member of the recruitment team at Sonoco is English-speaking.

Our Recruitment Process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work, and our client's request is that all questions regarding the position be sent to Academic Work.

We apply rolling selection, and the advertisement may therefore be removed before the application deadline if we have moved on to the selection and interview phase. The recruitment process includes two selection tests: a personality test and a cognitive ability test. The tests are a tool to find the candidate with the highest potential for the position and to promote equality, diversity, and a fair recruitment process.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sonoco Sweden AB manufactures spiral-wound paper tubes and currently has two factories in Sweden, located in Norrköping and Matfors. The company is part of Sonoco Products Company, which was founded in 1899 and is today one of the world's leading global suppliers in the packaging industry. With an annual turnover of approximately 7 billion USD, they have over 20,000 employees in more than 40 countries. The headquarters is located in Hartsville, USA, and the European office in Brussels. The Swedish headquarters is located in Norrköping, and about 50 people work in the company in Sweden. Read more about Sonoco HERE