Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Amcor • Oshkosh, WI

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About The Position

The primary role of the MPI Engineer is to implement and lead standardization & continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, service, quality and cost. This position will have a focus on manufacturing process improvement. Incumbent will provide fundamental process engineering support with common interaction and support at the plants.

Requirements

• 1-3 years professional experience in a manufacturing organization
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience required, engineering or industrial technology preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, etc.
• Training and experience in Lean methodologies. Green/Black belt or Kaizens
• Self motivated, confident, organized, persistent, high energy
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve across a variety of business processes
• Thorough understanding of business processes and process improvement
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve results through teams and perform effectively in a diverse work group
• Ability to generate new ideas
• Works proficiently with Microsoft Office with an aptitude for learning additional computer applications

Nice To Haves

• Flexographic or rotogravure printing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementation of standardization initiatives
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to achieve business objectives including participation in teams within the business and functional areas
• Assist in generating reporting tools and progress reporting for assigned business area
• Support the efforts of other engineers as necessary
• Support the efforts of Plant Engineering and Plant Departments in associated projects and teams
• Communicate the status of CI projects, including: progress reports, identifying barriers and recommended solutions, integration with other projects or other CI initiatives
• Training of team members and shop floor employees
• Partner in analyzing/recommending changes in technology to improve safety, service, quality and cost
• Responsible for execution of assigned CI projects; also responsible for identifying projects that may lead to improved safety, service, quality and cost
• Develop an understanding of process standards such as: start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting techniques, machine standard operating conditions, QA standards
• Understand and support the WCOM methodology in all project and teams assigned
• Develop process expertise in 1-2 manufacturing processes
• Able to generate and implement critical manufacturing technology standards for equipment
• Able to generate and implement critical operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators to follow
• Attainment of KPI goals, cost savings, etc. as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree