Finishing Process Engineer

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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.

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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 areYou 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 member of a team

You have experience working in project teams, and exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred

This is what we offer to youA meaningful job:
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