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Process Improvement Engineer Job Job in Danville, Illinois US

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

Database Architect Job in New York City, New York US

Genzyme Corporation, ranked as one of the foremost biotechnology companies in the world, is committed to providing an exceptional environment in which individuals can excel, and achieve their professional and personal goals.

Genzyme Corporation has been selected by FORTUNE magazine as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in 2006 in the United States".

By applying for a position with Genzyme, you are taking the first step toward becoming a part of our dynamic and talented team, and sharing in our continued success.As part of Genzyme’s Architecture & Design team, the Database Architect will be responsible for the architecture, design, build and implementation of enterprise databases (SQL Server or Oracle).

Will work with development teams and system/application architects to participate in and provide technical guidance surrounding any development projects involving or integrating with the databases.Job Title: Database ArchitectResponsibilitiesDesign and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assetsDevelop and coordinate with the appropriate personnel on the data recovery and backup procedures for the database.

Lead design and implementation for complex database solutions (Oracle or SQL Server) including but not limited to data storage, platform architecture and data replication.

Lead initiatives to create or redesign data modals (physical and logical) for performance and consistent with industry best practices.

Perform detail design on the data specifications so that the physical data model supports the business rules and data normalizationWork with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.

Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.

Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.

Stay current on technologies, technology trends and directions, and best practices.

Evaluate potential technologies for use within the enterprise.

Provide database related technical and design decisions, technical guidance and participate in design sessions with cross functional teams.

Follow up on issues in an efficient manner, including working hand in hand with technical and functional teamsRegularly communicate progress, issues, and risks to management.


Database Architect Job in New York City, New York US