Process Improvement Engineer Job Job in Danville, Illinois US
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Description- Analyze, identify, recommend, and implement solutions for reducing raw material waste, production inefficiencies, and non-value added activities through Loss Analysis.
- Leading the set-up of Daily Management System (DMS) around Loss Pointe and putting systems in place for measuring and analyzing losses.
- Responsible for maintaining the line downtime system (YODA) integrity for assigned area of responsibility and communicating weekly YODA compliance to departments.
- Responsible for Centerline Compliance and Minor Stop losses for assigned area.
Identifying opportunities and working with AM Teams to resolve issues using Focused Improvements (FI) Tools.
- Member of the plant FI Pillar.
Responsible for section of FI Pillar Audit, making sure that goals are delivered on or above flight path.
- Working with the PM Pillar on Down Day priorities by prioritizing the Autonomous Maintenance (AM) Teams, Kaizens, and other improvements.
- Leading and facilitating Simple Root Causes (SRC) and 7-Steps.
- Assist in the development of the capital plan for cost related projects to support business unit objectives.
Prepare justification for all cost savings related projects.
- Member of (Early Management)EM Capital Project Teams as the FI Pillar Rep and responsible for the Ram-up Curves, Production Changeovers, and other FI needs.
- Lead smaller Capital projects through the Early Management process.
- Own assigned line Cost Management Process (CMP) initiates making sure that the goal are met on time and putting plans in place for ongoing CMP ideation.
- Participates in Plant Kaizen process by reviewing Kaizens for cost savings and True Efficiency improvements.
- Participate in plant JHA Team by writing assigned JHA and implementing countermeasures for area.
- Participate in or lead facility technology teams (StarFleet), with primary emphasis on establishment and /or reapplication of best practices.
- Coach/Lead an Autonomous maintenance team within assigned area of responsibilities.
- Other job duties as required.
Requirements: – Candidate must possess strong problem solving abilities and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, general computer knowledge, and engineering economy concepts is necessary- 4-year degree is required- Experience in a manufacturing environment with proven problem solving and project management skills- Ability to work flexible shift assignments- Strong technical and analytical aptitude
Process Improvement Engineer Job Job in Danville, Illinois US