Continuous Improvement Manager

ANDRITZ AG•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in. General Description Reporting to the Vice President Corporate Accounts, the goal of this position is to lead PMC & Rolls Continuous Improvement Platform and in addition to individual mill projects within PMC & Rolls to meet our customer commitments.

Requirements

Bachelor or Graduate degree in Engineering, Paper Science, Statistics and/or extensive production, or process improvement experience within the paper or other related applicable industry
Greater than five years’ paper industry experience and knowledge of paper machine operations would be beneficial
Possesses a contemporary approach to business analytics, process improvements and statistical analysis
Holds strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively throughout internal and customer networks
Requires strong computer skills, including a strong understanding of Word, Excel, and Statistical Analysis Software (Mini-tab, JMP, etc)
Aptitude and skills for performing in a data driven manner
Regular travel within the assigned region is required
Languages: English

Responsibilities

Analyze paper and tissue machine process data to validate performance improvements and measure project impact on throughput and financial results for Andritz Fabrics & Rolls
Utilize established analytics templates to process data, populate reports, and recommend potential enhancements
Coordinate data collection efforts directly with customers and their teams, under Corporate Account Team oversight
Maintain and update the Value Results project database, ensuring accuracy, consistency and data integrity
Identify and implement usability improvements to enhance database functionality
Support product, sales and corporate accounts teams in developing project trial plans
Prepare and distribute routine monthly reports (ie – trial summaries, performance updates)
Coordinate trial activity and documented project results to meet defined CI guarantees within specific Corporations
Lead customer paper machine process audits and collaborate with internal product stakeholders to evaluate operating conditions, identify performance improvement opportunities, and quantify ROI for optimization initiatives.
Perform other job-related functions as assigned.