AboutSonoco
Founded in 1899 Sonoco is a global provider of innovative packaging solutions for consumer goods industrial products healthcare and protective applications.Today Sonoco employs approximately 28000 people across more than 300 sites worldwide partnering with many leading international brands.
Our integrated packaging solutions help brands strengthen their identity create unique customer experiences and improve the quality of products as well as peoples lives. All in line with our mission: Better Packaging. Better Life.
The Mechelen site is part of our European division and specializes in the production of snack packaging. Our office islocatedright in the heart of the production environment where production engineeringlogistics quality and supporting services all come together to deliver reliable and innovative solutions to our customers every single day.
Yourrole
As a Digital Process Excellence Engineer you are the driving force behind the digital transformation of our Mechelen site.You translate shop floor needs into scalable digital solutions such as dashboardsRPAor low-code applications contributing to greater efficiency improved quality and higher reliability in our production processes.
In short: you help make our production future proof by combining digital tools and process improvements with collaboration and training.
What will you do
In this role you translate operational needs into concrete digital solutions and support colleagues in embedding improvements sustainably.
Yourresponsibilitiesinclude:
Identifyingopportunities for process optimization through data analysis and collaboration with different departments
Designing and implementing digital solutions that standardize and simplify processes
Training and coaching colleagues in the use of new digital tools
Monitoring and reporting results through KPIs such as OEE scrap and lead time
Translating trends in digitalization and Industry 4.0 into practical improvements for our site
Whatdoyou bring
You combine a passion for digitalization with the drive to make processes smarter and more addition you bring:
A masters or bachelors degree in (industrial) engineering computer science data science or equivalent through experience
Experience with process optimization and digitalization in a production or industrial environment is a plus
Knowledge of lean six sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
Practical experience with digital tools such as Power BI RPA or low-code applications
Strong analytical and communication skills with persuasiveness and change-oriented mindset
Fluency in Dutch and English both spoken and written
What do we offer
At Sonoco you will join an international production environment where safety sustainability and teamwork are key.We offer not only a challenging role but also the opportunity to further develop yourexpertiseand truly make an impact.
A permanent contract (39-hour work week) with flexible working hours
An attractive salary package complemented byadditionalbenefits:
Smartphone
Mealvouchersandecovouchers
Groupandhospitalizationinsurance
Non-recurrentperformance-relatedbonus
12 ADV days 2extra legalholidays andadditionalseniority days
Possibilityofbicycleleasing
A laptop and theoptionto work from home after an onboarding period
Internal training and development opportunities within Sonoco
A healthy work-life balance supported by generous leave arrangements and flexible schedules
A professional work environment with room for personal growth and development
Ready to make a difference
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to help shape the digital future of our Mechelen site
viaorlearn more about us at are an equal opportunity employer and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees applicants or any other covered persons because of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex pregnancy sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression age disability genetic information veteran status or any legally protected characteristic.
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