The Job

 The position is responsible for initiating, developing, implementing, and maintaining production processes in conjunction with production personnel.  The position will help define process parameters and offer the engineering support that will allow manufacturing to meet established product specifications, quality standards, productivity objectives, lead times and safety standards.

Role Responsibilities

Improve production efficiency and enhance profitability through the application of World Class Manufacturing principles using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools. Implement Cost savings Projects arrived through data driven losses in Material, Downtime and Waste. Provide hands-on assistance to Operators and Manufacturing personnel on the production floor to identity opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions. Plan, devise, design, and participate in the completion of capital and non-capital projects in any technical area of the plant.  Improve manufacturing capability, process control, product quality, and fixed or variable costs. Lead, direct, develop, and train personnel on new processes, equipment, and procedures as required while maintaining existing process documentation. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions. Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees. Write project reports and make oral presentations of work progress to articulate and convey project developments to all appropriate supervisory, management, and manufacturing personnel. Maintain technical competence and keep informed on new developments in materials, process technology, and product applications to ensure that the most appropriate methods and materials are used. Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and governmental guidelines, rules, and regulations pertaining to health, safety, and environmental issues. Assist with Root Cause Failure Analysis investigations for losses in productivity and machine downtimes. Perform risk assessments and assist with creating and updating job safety analysis. Conduct weekly SMAT Audits. Participate in Incident and Near Miss investigations to determine root cause and corrective actions. Support of the product line providing production management and technical support to both the internal and external customer base Supports all ISA (Internal System Audits) activity. Participate in the plant’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives. Responsible for compliance with applicable corporate and governmental guidelines, rules, and regulations pertaining to proper business controls, legal and EHS issues. Responsibility for projects that are typically significant assignments within the annual plant objectives and may involve new products or processes and/or expansion of capabilities. Considerable ingenuity and the ability to work independently would be expected. Responsibilities will require detailed follow through from start to finish on assigned projects to include complete project ownership. This may require some weekend work from time to time to accommodate for production schedules. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned by manager.