Process Engineer-Films

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SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Process Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods. This role will work to achieve Operations goals by using Lean Six Sigma or similar structured analyses, process & materials knowledge, and project management skills. Focus will be primarily in Films and Lamination. The CI Manager fulfills the responsibilities of this role when vacant.

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Process Engineer Films

Salary: $85k-$90k

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

The Process Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production processes for the efficient/economical mass production of goods. This role will work to achieve Operations goals by using Lean Six Sigma or similar structured analyses, process & materials knowledge, and project management skills. Focus will be primarily in Films and Lamination. The CI Manager fulfills the responsibilities of this role when vacant.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an at-will employer, SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) reserves the right to add to or modify this list to the extent it deems necessary.

• Provide advanced analytical skills, technical project management and process support for all operations within the Northlake site, and throughout the Packaging Division as required.
• Utilize technical knowledge to resolve manufacturing problems, with an emphasis in Blown Film and Laminated Products.
• Primary focus will be in the Films and Lamination departments.
• Investigate Customer Quality issues and implement root cause resolutions.
• Initiate collaboration with operations, maintenance and technical support personnel for day-to-day operations, on problems, and on process improvement initiatives.
• Manage projects directly and provide leadership to others on a resource basis as required.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma methods to data collection, analysis, problem-solving and risk management.
• Lead and participate in new product development activities and in the introduction of new processes and technologies.
• Actively participate in capital planning and project implementation.
• Develop strong, positive communication links with all departments including Production, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Human Resources, Maintenance, Finance, and I/S, as well as Customers.
• Provide support to other Scholle IPN sites as requested.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting on projects and activities as required.
• Responsible for organizing and leading kaizen events using lean methodology.
• Actively participate in meetings and planning activities with production departments as requested.
• Actively seek new methods, equipment, and processes to reduce scrap, improve overall equipment efficiency, and improve safety without adversely affecting product cost and quality.
• Team Leadership/Development responsibilities by providing training as required to other technical, production and maintenance personnel.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering. Preferred area of study in Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical.
• Three (3) to five (5) years related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience with plastic extrusion (Blown Film) and/or lamination.
• The ability to excel in a fast paced, high-energy environment with constant interface with people.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequently standing, walking and sitting.
• Frequently required the use of hands to finger, feel, reach or handle machinery.
• Frequently bend, stoop and reach.
• Visual Acuity (VA).

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Moderate working conditions.
• Exposure to variable noise levels.
• Often exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• Safety and Quality is EVERYONE’S responsibility.
• You must report or correct any food safety or potential food safety hazard to the person who can correct it. Adherence to policies and procedures related to quality management, safety, SQF and other regulatory guidelines communicated during your new hire orientation and defined in your SIG (formerly Scholle IPN) handbook are mandatory.