Process Engineer - Kennesaw, GA

The Process Engineer is responsible for continuously reviewing and optimizing all processes in the ADM Operations group.  The Process Engineer will be the leader for all Lean Manufacturing initiatives in Operations.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Process Optimization / Lean ManufacturingLead Continuous Improvement/Kaizen efforts with ADM that encourage operator feedback and decision making.Implement processes that will reduce waste and minimize change over times in all manufacturing departments.Design, source and implement solutions to improve productivity in all manufacturing departments.Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) by collecting and interpreting data from Vorne system.Downtime Loss Analysis and ReductionMaintain standardized equipment settings and test and implement any new settings for new productsIdentify and implement start-up & changeovers downtime improvement (SMED)Analyze equipment failures (Structured failure analysis 5W's, Fishbone analysis)Identify resourcing constraintsSafety/Hazard ControlParticipate in site safety program using OSHA guidelines and comply with all site safety procedures.Perform hazard analysis as neededProcess Improvement ProjectsLead any non-CAPEX projects identified by ensuring the qualification and validation is completedAssist with CAPEX projects where neededAssist where needed with IQ/OQ/PQ needs on installed equipment.Assist with Management of Changes process for new equipment installations and process changes.

Education

Minimum – Bachelors Degree in EngineeringPreferred –  Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Minimum 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferably in a GMP environment.

Specific skills

Process Improvement - Proven application of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6 sigma methodologies.Leadership Skills – Must have strong leadership skills and the ability to direct, organize and motivate a cross functional team.Communication Skills – Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.  Must be able to write simple correspondence.  Must be able to effectively present information to other employees.Mathematical Skills – Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.Reasoning Ability – Must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.  Must have the ability to handle problems involving a few variables in standardized situations.Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the major accountabilities of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 75 pounds unassisted.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus depending on the situation.Mechanical aptitude – Employee must be able to learn to operate, maintain and adjust assigned equipment.Dependability – Employee must arrive on time for assigned shift.  Must have a valid drivers license.Respirator use – Employee must be able to wear a respirator depending on the situation.Adaptable - Ability to learn new technologies quickly and implement when applicable.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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