Manufacturing Process Engineer

Ypenburg, NL
Operations – Manufacturing /
Permanent /
On-site
About the role
At Storio group, leading player in the printing industry, we are looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in one of our factories; Plant Ypenburg, located in The Hague. As a Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance overall plant performance. Additionally, you'll manage projects and support capital expenditure (CAPEX) implementation to facilitate the growth and development of the plant.

Your daily adventure at Storio:

    • Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, and reduce production costs.
    • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, such as Lean Manufacturing, to drive operational excellence. Implement best practices and innovative technologies to streamline processes and increase overall plant efficiency.
    • Uphold and promote a culture of safety within the plant.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess production capacity requirements and develop capacity planning strategies. Forecast future demand, analyze production capabilities, and recommend measures to ensure the plant meets production targets efficiently.
    • Lead and manage projects aimed at improving process efficiency, expanding production capacity, or implementing new technologies. Develop project plans, coordinate resources, track progress, and ensure timely completion within budget and scope.
    • Support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of capital expenditure projects to enhance plant capabilities and infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop business cases, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and oversee the execution of CAPEX projects.
    • Maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and performance metrics. Generate regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze data trends, and provide recommendations for improvement.
    • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain, to drive alignment and achieve common goals. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels to ensure seamless coordination and execution of projects.

How you make your mark:

    • your contributions extend beyond manufacturing processes. You play a key role in shaping our operational excellence, product quality, and overall success, making a meaningful impact on our business and our ability to delight customers with personalized photo products.

What you bring to the party:

    • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
    • Proven experience (2-5 years) in a process engineering role within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably in the printing or packaging industry.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify actionable insights.
    • Proficiency in process optimization methodologies, such as Lean Manufacturing or Total Quality Management.
    • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. Experience with printing machinery and technologies is a plus.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
    • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
    • Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems, such CAD software, and statistical analysis tools.

Why You'll Love It Here:

    • 25 days of holiday a year (excluding public holidays) 
    • Group Personal Pension scheme with employer/employee contributions 
    • Tax benefit for gym subscriptions and bike purchase schemes
    • 65% discount on company products
    • Referral bonus when you bring your friends to join the team
    • Collective labour agreement graphic media
    • group wide events and initiatives; with the aim of fostering togetherness, having fun, and positively impacting well being and culture.
About us
We are Storio group, a place where life’s stories are made, crafted and shared. A place where we create new ways to pass memories and stories between people and generations. And where, together, we make joy unforgettable. We bring our customers’ stories to life through a range of high-quality personalised photo products, like photo books, wall decor, calendars & gifts. Our innovative technology enables customers to easily personalise their creations to keep for themselves or share as the most thoughtful of gifts.

Every single one of our employees brings something unique to Storio group and leaves a lasting imprint on our work, our culture and our company. Storio group is a place where we can all see and feel the impact of what we do, every day. A career with us is an opportunity to make your mark on our customers’ lives and on your career.

Our values shape everything we do, from our interactions with customers and colleagues to the way we approach our work. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. At Storio group, we: 

Act with heart: People - both customers and employees - are at the heart of all we do. So we embrace diversity and get to know each other as real people and build real relationships based on mutual understanding and respect.

Give our best: As the crafters and makers of people’s memories, we play an important role in our customers’ lives. That’s why we give our best and work together to make the right decisions and build a better business everyday. 

Own all we do: We are all, as individuals and as a team, responsible for creating our success and shaping our future. We lead the charge and drive things forward - fully owning our actions and decisions along the way.

Embrace curiosity: We believe progress requires curiosity. So, we’re relentlessly curious about the world and each other, actively seeking out diverse perspectives and always asking big questions like ‘why’ and ‘what’s next’?

Find the joy: At Storio, joy matters. We see it as a state of mind, so while we don’t pretend every day will be easy, we do set out every day to intentionally find, create and share big and little moments of joy with our customers and teammates.

Equal opportunities statement
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment regardless of age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable adjustments in order for you to perform at your peak during the interview, please let our HR team know ahead of time so that they can assist. We will consider the matter carefully and try to accommodate your needs within reason. If we consider a particular adjustment would not be reasonable we will explain our reasons and try to find an alternative solution where possible.

Sponsorship
We aren't able to offer sponsorship for this role so please only apply if you have the Right to Work without the need for sponsorship