Job Description

Ready to take a fresh step in your career?

Our colleagues at the Gum Factory are looking for someone ready to make a difference in our production processes, solve technical challenges, and help us make our operations more efficient while developing their engineering expertise!

Process Engineer – Gum Process

Location: Skarbimierz Osiedle, Poland – Gum Factory

Work arrangement: Full-time, fully on-site

Address: Smaków 1, 49-318 Skarbimierz, Opole Voivodeship

Department: Gum Process

Where we need you

As a Process Engineer – Gum Process, you will support the optimisation of our manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, and help ensure smooth and reliable factory operations. Working closely with Production and other factory teams, you will provide technical support, troubleshoot process-related challenges, and contribute to the implementation of new equipment, technologies, and products.

You will play an important role in identifying opportunities to reduce material costs, minimise production losses and downtime, and improve overall manufacturing performance. By analysing production data and participating in improvement projects, you will help turn technical insights into practical solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with initial experience in process engineering or a similar technical role who wants to develop their skills, take on new challenges, and make a tangible impact on our production processes.

Your core responsibilities at a glance

• Optimise production processes: Identify opportunities to increase productivity, improve process efficiency, and enhance manufacturing performance.
• Support new equipment and technologies: Contribute to the implementation of technical solutions that improve production processes and operational effectiveness.
• Provide technical support: Work closely with the Production team to troubleshoot process-related issues and help ensure smooth factory operations.
• Support new product implementation: Provide technical input during product launches and help ensure successful implementation within the manufacturing process.
• Reduce costs and production losses: Identify opportunities to reduce material consumption, minimise waste, and decrease downtime.
• Contribute to improvement projects: Participate in initiatives focused on increasing productivity, improving process reliability, and achieving operational targets.
• Analyse production performance: Prepare production reports, analyse data, and identify trends and opportunities for further improvement.
• Collaborate across the factory: Work with colleagues from different departments to solve technical challenges and achieve shared objectives.

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world – and the second in Europe – we're on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique:

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.
• Dynamic – With operations in 30+ countries and exciting new acquisitions, we're constantly evolving.

The ideal recipe for our new Process Engineer – Gum Process

• A university degree in engineering or a technical field, such as process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, production engineering, or a related discipline, would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in process engineering or a similar position. Experience in the FMCG industry would be an advantage.
• An interest in production processes and process optimisation, with the motivation to improve efficiency and solve technical challenges.
• Strong analytical thinking skills and the ability to interpret production data, identify problems, and support practical solutions.
• A proactive and creative mindset, with the willingness to take initiative, explore new ideas, and contribute to improvements.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage tasks accurately and work effectively under time pressure.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with Production and other factory teams.
• Communicative English skills, enabling you to understand technical documentation and communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• A willingness to learn and develop, take on new challenges, and expand your technical expertise.

What we offer

• Challenging and meaningful work in an innovative manufacturing environment.
• Professional development opportunities to strengthen your process engineering knowledge and technical skills.
• Hands-on experience with production optimisation, new technologies, and manufacturing improvement projects.
• Private medical care to support your health and well-being.
• Sports card co-financing to help you stay active.
• Optional group life insurance for additional peace of mind.
• Employee Pension Programme to support your future.
• Be part of a global company bringing joy to people through sweets!

Want a taste of more?

If you enjoy understanding how things work, solving technical problems, and finding ways to make production processes more efficient, this could be your next sweet career move!

At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ready to shape the future of sweets?

Apply now and take your next step with Perfetti Van Melle!