Process Engineer
Excellent salary, bonus, vacation, long term benefits for the qualified candidate.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DUTIES:
§ Oversees the mold setup process in extrusion.
§ Oversees tool work including repairs and pm work
§ Works with new tool IQ, OQ, PQ process, DOE runs and process studies
§ Plans, organizes and directs tool repair/pm and changeover operations to minimize downtime and optimize product quality.
§ Initiates plans to improve cycle, or repair tooling damage.
§ Supports production and product standards that will exceed customers’ expectations.
§ Implements manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports strategic initiatives.
§ Establishes group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
§ Encourages use of new techniques and focuses on fact based problem solving.
§ Manages spending against budget.
§ Works to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which includes all
employees’ positive involvement with opportunity for constructive input and action
§ Continually improves safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes while ensuring compliance of all safety procedures.
§ Maintains individual skills keeping up to date with latest process technologies and molding platforms.
§ Ensures planned KPI’s of efficiency and performance are met or exceeded.
§ Implements and drives continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.
§ Works with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
§ Ensures coaching and development of resources to meet business’s objectives.
§ Manages the adherence to prescribed procedures to ensure first pass quality meets or exceeds planned goals.
§ Drafts timescale for the jobs/presses.
§ Ensures prescribed line PM’s are completed timely.
§ Tracks competencies of subordinates and provides leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives.
§ Prepares and executes short and long term department goals to meet plant goals and quantifies those results.
§ Prepares and justifies department budget recommendations and capital expenditures for support systems and equipment.
§ Ensures work is completed correctly and on time by prioritizing as necessary, assigning work, and setting work schedules.
§ Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies.
§ May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
§ Professional with at least 2 years’ experience in extrusion processes
§ Possesses well-developed managerial, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
§ Demonstrates organizational skills, is very detail oriented, and can effectively prioritize time.
§ Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner by managing the process of innovative change effectively as well as mitigating team conflict and communication problems.
§ Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment.
§ Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: interviewing, hiring, training, directing, coaching, rewarding and disciplining, developing an ongoing performance plan and appraising the performance of all direct reports.
§ Addresses employee inquiries, complaints and resolves problems by using appropriate resources/other departments to achieve results/answers.
§ Sets / communicates clear expectations and holds personnel accountable for attaining those standards.
§ Consistently demonstrates the Leadership Initiatives – Understands the Business and is always looking for ways to improve, Listens to Employees, Engages Employees and gains their commitment, Attracts and develops the right people, and Delivers results.
§ Demonstrates PC Skills, i.e. MS Project, Outlook, MS Office, etc.
§ Understands and practices Lean / 6 Sigma principles
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer