Reporting to the Back End Operations Manager, the Back End Shift Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant shift operations across the back-end process areas.

Reporting to the Back End Operations Manager, the Back End Shift Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliant shift operations across the back-end process areas.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in daily production planning meetings to review targets, achievements, bottlenecks and shift priorities.
• Lead and coordinate back-end shift activities to ensure smooth production flow and stable process performance.
• Monitor process parameters, plant performance and equipment condition; take corrective action in case of deviation, downtime or inefficiencies.
• Track and report on KPIs related to production output, efficiency, quality and operational reliability.
• Analyse shift production data and trends to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision making.
• Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Production, Quality, Logistics and other departments to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support preventive maintenance execution during the shift and assist with safe planning of maintenance interventions to minimise downtime.
• Manage inventory usage on shift (raw materials, chemicals and consumables) and promptly escalate any risk to uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards, internal procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability practices in daily back-end operations.
• Plan and supervise manpower allocation and work execution daily (and contribute to weekly/monthly planning when required).
• Supervise and coach operators/technicians; identify training gaps and organise on-the-job coaching and formal training in collaboration with the HR department.
• Liaise with the Back End Operations Manager and Factory Manager on shift performance, abnormalities, breakdowns and improvement actions.
• Ensure strict supervision of Safety & Health measures on shift as per Company policy; coordinate with the Safety & Health Officer for training and corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, including correct storage and upkeep of tools and equipment in the respective areas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a similar role within an industrial production environment (sugar/food/process industry experience is an advantage).
• BSc in Mechanical Engineering or any equivalent qualifications (Process/Industrial/Mechatronics may be considered depending on experience).

Competencies

• Ability to interact with stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities during shift operations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Integrity and strong work ethics.
• Excellent written and oral skills in English and French.