Process Tech

Description:

Responsible for analyzing, documenting and improving processes, systems and equipment in the extrusion department.
• Develop and implement process improvement efforts aimed at improved safety performance, reducing gross and net scrap, improving line efficiencies and reducing downtime while meeting or exceeding customer expectation.
• Develop the necessary process documentation for the Extrusion operations.
• Coordinate implementation of any new processes in manufacturing including follow up on safety performance, equipment, and installation.
• Reviews process parameters and equipment parameters and performance for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, personnel safety, customer requirements and related specifications.
• Develop and foster operational discipline in our processes.
• Develop and provide technical training of new processes for operating personnel.
• Provides direct support to manufacturing for capability issues not within ability of production to resolve. • Controls expenditures within limitations of department and plant budgets.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports where applicable.
• Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment, and investigates their potential application.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or 2+ years process improvement/project experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in film extrusion, resins and wide web winding (preferred)
• Trained and certified in continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred). • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, numerical, statistical, computer and reasoning skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel experience • Strong background in cost savings & continuous improvement projects
. • Ability to interact with others at all levels.
. • Must be detail-oriented.
• Capable of, and commit to follow the plant and departmental safety procedures, food safety guidelines and ISO procedure
• Continuous learning will be expected
• Able to work on off shifts and weekends as needed