Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer (REQ575)

Spartech • Cape Girardeau, MO

105d

About The Position

This position will deliver measureable, sustainable operational improvements while executing the organization’s Vision / Mission / Strategy for Operational Excellence for the assigned facility. Paramount to this role is the daily plant process support to achieve incrementally improving, permanent results. In addition to a “can-do” attitude, this role requires leadership and change management skills, problem solving, technology expertise, project management and personal discipline, and experience in operational excellence and process improvement. This position will lead, train, coach, inspire and mentor individuals within the assigned facility using Lean Six Sigma methodologies and personal leadership acumen. This position will utilize JDI / Kaizen / DMAIC to deliver 6 to 8 prioritized projects / initiatives annually that materially impact the site P&L.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical preferred)
• Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt minimum)
• Minimum 5 years of process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, including extensive exposure to Lean Principles and Tools
• Polymer production or conversion knowledge, to include thermoplastics such as acrylics, polystyrene, polyester, and PVC
• Demonstrated results in improving operational metrics
• Problem solving and RCCA competency
• Able to interface with customers and suppliers as needed
• Able to use ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Physically capable of performing GEMBA walks and spending significant time on the shop floor
• Disciplined and organized
• Able to communicate and work within all levels of the plant
• Experience with waste identification and elimination, process mapping, and use of statistical and reporting tools (e.g. Visio, Minitab, QI Macros, Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Excellent public speaking and written skills in the English language

Nice To Haves

• Previous plant or operational supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent to establish a Continuous Improvement culture throughout the assigned facility
• Help employees create value and deliver process excellence
• Facilitate proper Daily Direction Setting and follow up using Tier meetings and visual management
• Assist with process optimization and troubleshooting
• Work with plant staff to identify, prioritize, manage, and execute CI Projects / initiatives using standard methodologies
• Personally lead 6 to 8 formal projects annually that materially impact the site P&L
• Lead or participate in Governance Reviews of key improvement projects
• Work with plant Controlling to ensure improvement efforts are properly tracked and that results meet targeted savings
• Ensure proper control plans are developed and used to sustain improvement efforts and site commitments
• Lead efforts that positively impact plant OEE / MUV (material efficiency, machine uptime, line rates, BOM optimization)
• Assist plant in efforts to optimize conversion costs
• Replicate best practices from other sites or from within the assigned facility
• Use Acadia to document / refine / leverage Standard Operating Procedures, Training Requirements, and employee development
• Champion site 5S activities for waste elimination and shop floor safety improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with a strong matching program
• 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date)
• 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees