Process Tech

Responsible for analyzing, documenting and improving processes, systems and equipment in the extrusion department.

• Develop and implement process improvement efforts aimed at improved safety performance, reducing gross and net scrap, improving line efficiencies and reducing downtime while meeting or exceeding customer expectation.

• Develop the necessary process documentation for the Extrusion operations.

• Coordinate implementation of any new processes in manufacturing including follow up on safety performance, equipment, and installation.

• Reviews process parameters and equipment parameters and performance for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, personnel safety, customer requirements and related specifications.

• Develop and foster operational discipline in our processes.

• Develop and provide technical training of new processes for operating personnel.

• Provides direct support to manufacturing for capability issues not within ability of production to resolve.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of department and plant budgets.

• Prepares interim and completion project reports where applicable.

• Stays informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment, and investigates their potential application.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred) or 2+ years process improvement/project experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in film extrusion, resins and wide web winding (preferred)

• Trained and certified in continuous improvement methodology (Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong presentation skills.

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, numerical, statistical, computer and reasoning skills.

• Excellent Microsoft Excel experience
• Strong background in cost savings & continuous improvement projects
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• Ability to interact with others at all levels.
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• Must be detail-oriented.

• Capable of, and commit to follow the plant and departmental safety procedures, food safety guidelines and ISO procedure

• Continuous learning will be expected

• Able to work on off shifts and weekends as needed