Summary: The KTP Associate role at Aldomak Ltd focuses on leading a transformation project in artisan food manufacturing, emphasizing process improvement and digital transformation. The position requires a process-driven graduate to enhance production efficiency while maintaining traditional methods. The role involves mapping and analyzing production processes, implementing digital systems, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a live business environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Map, analyse, and improve core processes across production (boiling, cutting, cooling, packaging).
• Use tools like VSM, OEE, and condition monitoring to drive operational gains.
• Design and run pilot trials to validate process improvements and scale efficiencies.
• Develop a digital twin simulation of the manufacturing environment.
• Build a centralised business process management system (BPMS) and data dashboards.
• Lead cultural and systems change, embedding continuous improvement and training staff.
• Contribute to sustainable growth while maintaining the high-quality handmade reputation of Aldomak.

Key Skills:

• A strong degree (BEng/MEng/MSc/PhD) in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Process or Systems Engineering, or Food Technology with a process or data focus.
• Experience or exposure to LEAN, Six Sigma, or other improvement frameworks.
• Ability to analyse systems and suggest realistic, scalable improvements.
• Confident communicator, capable of working with all levels of staff from operators to the MD.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems in a production setting (e.g., heating, cutting, packaging machinery) is desirable.
• Experience with simulation tools, dashboards, or digital twins is a plus.
• Exposure to SME culture, food production, or artisan/low-volume batch environments is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): 38000

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other