Process Technologist

Eastman•Fieldale, VA

6d•$84,000 - $115,500•Onsite

About The Position

Eastman Chemical Company is seeking a Process Technologist at the Martinsville, VA site supporting the Performance Films business. The individual in this role will be responsible for leading technical efforts to support the manufacturing processes and involves working in cross-functional teams including operations, maintenance, engineering, quality and business leadership. Primary responsibilities include identification and implementation of improvement projects along with day-to-day support. This position reports to the site process engineering manager.

Requirements

5+ years of experience required
Experience in a manufacturing environment with technical focus
Methodical approach to problem-solving and ability to recognize and implement solutions to improvement opportunities independently
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and prioritize work
The ability to effectively communicate at all organizational levels
Demonstrate a bias for action mentality towards making changes that solve problems and have a positive impact on the process, products, and people

Nice To Haves

Experience with wet coating applications, convection drying, lamination, or Roll to Roll Web Technology desired
Experience utilizing statistical methods to problem solve and evaluate complex issues desired

Responsibilities

Day-to-day support and troubleshooting of films manufacturing processes
Ability to interact with and seek feedback from operators on the manufacturing floor on a frequent basis
Act as a resource to identify and aid in execution of capital projects
Lead projects to implement changes to process and equipment to improve safety, quality, and productivity with the use of Lean, 6-sigma and other continuous improvement tools (including statistical analysis)
Facilitate root cause analysis of process upsets, equipment failures and customer complaints to identify & implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Maintain operational documentation of manufacturing process, asset capabilities and capacities
Ensure product quality specifications are appropriately established and customer fitness for use expectations are met
Participate in cross-functional problem-solving and improvement teams at the department and division level
Collaborate with new product development, product management, R&D, and customers to create and implement new materials/processes into large-scale manufacturing