Encapsys-Process Improvement Professional

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

The Plant Process Engineer is accountable for daily monitoring of quality and process trends, tuning critical parameters, leading investigations and continuous improvement. The position reports directly to the Operations Manager and will work closely with plant leadership, engineering, and plant operators. A successful candidate will need to be able to work in a flexible, often shifting environment and have strong data and statistical analysis skills as well as be able to apply engineering principles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop detailed understanding of process equipment, chemistry, and proficiency in all quality data systems

• Monitor daily quality and process trends and tune critical inputs to keep processes running at desired targets

• Participate in investigations, document root cause, and implement sustainable corrective actions to resolve equipment, processing, or product quality issues.

• Drive continuous improvement and manage change management systems for assigned product line.

• Document process and product performance and share with appropriate plant or customer contacts

• Collaborate with Quality Team to ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

• Support Encapsys Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by contributing to team efforts that strive to guarantee quality, minimize cost, meet delivery promises, maintain processes, and work safely.

• Ensure that Safe & Healthy workplaces are provided for all. This should be accomplished by the effective management of the Associate Team, through personal observation and engagement.

• Ensure that all emergency arrangements are in place - Fire exit routes clear, fire doors accessible and not locked or blocked, and fire-fighting equipment present in the correct location.

• Be visible and available to associates in office & support areas.

• Be engaged in the safety process as a safety team coach/sponsor or project team leader. Attend site safety meetings and be an active participant.

• Ensure that associates have access to wellness arrangements.

• This includes first aid/health facilities, access to nurse support and mental health support

SAFETY - Adhere to all plant safety policies and compliance regulations. Actively participate in the safety process through completing of safety audits, participating in safety projects, identifying Site Hazards and contributing to safety improvements, and being an attending member of a safety team. Complete annual safety training as required.

QUALITY - Become familiar with, understand and comply with Milliken Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedure(s) (SOPs), relevant ISO 9000 standards and Company Policies that are applicable to this position.

RESPONSIBLE CARE:

a. Be aware of the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RC-14001) and follow plant procedures to ensure compliance to requirements.

b. Understand the RC-14001 Significant Aspects of your job and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

c. Take actions and identify and communicate ideas to minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy.

• HAZARDOUS WASTE HANDLING - All associates who handle hazardous waste shall be given an overview of the regulations and company policies regarding the management of hazardous waste. The hazardous waste handlers shall receive detailed instruction on the proper handling, collecting, labeling, and transporting of hazardous waste as outlined in RCRA and OSHA regulations. Instructions shall also include whom to notify in case of a spill and proper procedures for spill response.
  
  Educational requirements include the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Instructions on handling hazardous waste shall come from the hazardous waste manager or appropriate designee.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand the relevant requirements of the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS) and RC-14001 certification.

• Understand the importance of conformance to the Environmental, Safety and Responsible Care Policies, procedures, and the requirements of the RCMS.

• Understand the significant environmental impacts associated with their work activities and help ensure controls are in place to reduce or eliminate negative impacts.

• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating…