PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

TIGER DRYLAC USA INC•St. Charles, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

TIGER Drylac is seeking an experienced Production Technician. This role is responsible for the technical advancements and efficiency improvements for all north America. The successful candidate will lead teams, implement preventive strategies, and collaborate with production operations, safety, and engineering teams to advance efficient manufacturing projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
LEAN experience
5+ years of production process manufacturing-related experience
Knowledge of industrial equipment (extruders, mills, mixers)
Experience with SAP module
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
5S, root cause analysis, Shanin, standard work, waste reduction, flow pull, value stream, TPM
Process improvement/continuous improvement knowledge
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO systems, and OSHA standards.
English (required)

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in chemistry or process engineering
Experience in multi-cultural environments
Spanish considered a plus

Responsibilities

Coordination and support product transfer or revisions based on: Changing equipment technologies, Changing raw materials, Changing of color standards (i.e. RAL/Pantone/HKS)
Adjustment of formulation in collusion with PE/LAB.
Maintenance/Management of the Process Data Management with proxy for TDC & TDM
Elimination of problematic products manufactured in the Drylac Production
Execution of root cause analysis, and definitions of actions according to the PDCA model.
Support production trials, and act as a spokesperson for production.
Analyze the Off-Spec Drylac production material list. Conduct root cause analysis of why productions are outside of the agreed product range and set actions according to the PDCA model.
Analyze Z3 Notifications. Conduct root cause analysis and set actions according to the PDCA model to reduce future product notifications.
Support the maintenance of the Drylac production shift changeover notifications.
Support with Drylac and Metallics production data analysis.
SAP Key user for Drylac Production.
Participate in continuous improvement projects for production at TDU, TDC & TDM.
Participate in projects not related to production.
Interact with co-workers, peers, and supervisor in a constructive, productive, and cooperative manner
Consider the safety and well-being of yourself and others
Driving Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the organization
Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles.
Follow the requirements for ISO 14001 and 9001 systems
Support and promote “TIGER’s Great Place to Work” environment as per TIGER’s behavioral competencies and code of conduct
Develop strategy for standard work implementation and on-going management
Assist with the implementation of Lean manufacturing procedures
Special Projects
Participate in the development and implementation of lean related projects
Monitor and execute continuous improvement initiatives