Finishing Process Engineer

## Finishing Process Engineer Apply locations:
Dixon, ILtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
NB6026200

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Learn more about us as a workplace  Adhesive Materials is looking for a
** Finishing Process Engineer
** who will be responsible for day-to-day activities of production areas including volume produced, achieved quality level, efficiency, waste reduction, and other projects as identified, as well as for planning maintenance and long-term process development work in cooperation with department manager.
** Greetings from your future manager
*** If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy challenging the status quo, and have a passion for continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused, and eager to identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiency, and contribute to a collaborative team. If you're motivated by meaningful work and enjoy making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply* -  Frank Alleven, Finishing Manager Global Operations
** What you will do
*** Promote and support behaviors consistent with our Safety Principles
* Assure a safety conscious work environment including JHA review and implementation and safety walks
* Overall ownership of improvements surrounding Safety, Quality, Service, and Productivity
* Ensure products are produced correctly and consistently, meeting given specifications, supported by SOP’s and IT-tools
* Write standard operating procedures to revise current procedures or when new procedures are needed
* Process evaluation and improvements in the finishing department, including slitting, rewinding, packing, material handling and warehouses
* Evaluate run-ability of materials, make or recommend process changes to improve overall outcomes
* Responsible to evaluate and qualify new products and product transitions in the finishing department
* Lead continuous improvement projects, including but not limited to Lean Six Sigma projects. Must have analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset
* Attend customer visits when necessary to identify issues and work toward resolution
* Process development and coordination of maintenance of the finishing and material handling machinery in cooperation with the maintenance team and Finishing Manager
* Working with the quality department to resolve customer claims and to development and support of our Corrective Actions/Preventative Actions process
* Support Other tasks specified in the Quality Management System
* Maintain appropriate documentation related to processes, performance, etc., analyze as appropriate to determine and capitalize on best practices
* Perform all duties in full compliance of all laws, safety and environmental regulations, and in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures
* Perform all duties consistent with the

Roles and Responsibilities defined in the company’s OHS Standards and Guidelines
** Who you are
*** You have a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, along with exposure to a manufacturing environment (preferably in the paper or paper converting industry)
* You have a good understanding of the mechanical requirements of relevant machinery, preferably modern, high‐technology systems
* You have demonstrated strong analytical and logical problem‐solving skills, along with creativity, inventiveness, and initiative
* You are proficient in MS Office applications and production systems
* You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
* You are able to function effectively as a…