Sr. Process Engineer - Media

Position: Sr. Process Engineer - Growing Media
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Job Description We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our Growing Media (GM) Maintenance & Engineering team at one of our plant locations.

This position will be remote (near an existing location) with an expectation of 50% travel.

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical and engineering support for manufacturing facilities within the Growing Media network, leading focused, proactive problem-solving efforts to eliminate downtime, optimize equipment reliability, and support the GM Maintenance Organization design and  this role you will:

Serve as a technical liaison for all levels of the company including operations, maintenance, safety, quality, procurement, and corporate engineering

Develop technical mastery within self and others for key manufacturing equipment (process and packaging)
Execute the implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in respective regions including asset hierarchy, work order management, preventive maintenance optimization, and spare parts standardization

Create, standardize, and maintain equipment documentation including:
Clean, Inspect, Lube (CIL) Standards, Process Centerlines, Maintenance Standards, troubleshooting guides, and technical training material

Develops/delivers technical training through a learning management system for various levels of the organization

Work closely with cross-functional teams to solve problems, optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and reduce costs

Diagnose technical problems, identify short and long-term solutions using Root Cause Analysis tools (Fishbone, 5-Why, FMEA, and other tools) and facilitate the implementation of permanent solutions

Identify common loss themes across facilities; provide and support implementing solutions and document the solutions through best practices and major issue sharing

Partner with Plant Managers to execute manufacturing improvement plans

Lead and support the Professional Maintenance (PM) pillar and equipment reliability project efforts across the Growing Media network

Champion efforts to drive out manufacturing variation by analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and leading implementation of appropriate solutions

Develop and maintain rapid changeover standards through Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) principles

Participate in development and prioritization of asset maintenance and cost reduction capital requests

Lead the identification of bottlenecks at manufacturing facilities and facilitate implementation of solutions to optimize each production line Participate in the  development of production line standards and establish accurate routed standards at each facility

Coach and mentor facility maintenance personnel with a strong focus on CMMS sustainment

What you’ll need to be successful:

B.S. in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical), or equivalent preferred

Minimum 5-7 years operating in a manufacturing environment with experience of driving reliability improvements

Strong leadership skills required. Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal associates in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.

Proven track record for leading capital projects Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:

Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations

Continuous improvement techniques (Lean, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Quick Changeover/SMED, Process   Centerlines)
Statistics and analytical methods, Process measurement and control

Change management

Reactive, Preventative, and Predictive Maintenance Ability to use current PC-based software (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, Project, etc.)The starting budgeted pay range for this role will generally fall between $ - $ per year. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical  addition to the determined base salary, this role is also incentive eligible under our corporate bonus programs.

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