- Learn all key safety items related to plant operations.
Develop technical mastery of the core production processes.
-
Learn all inputs, outputs and transformations of the process.
-
Learn how each basic component operates and its application in the process.
-
Learn all product quality parameters and specifications, and how each is measured.
-
Initiate and lead process and equipment improvements that will increase throughput, reduce scrap, improve quality and eliminate loss on the production lines.
-
Work with Area Leaders, Team Leaders and Maintenance to understand key losses and opportunities.
-
Review plant downtime regularly and lead efforts to reduce chronic downtime issues.
-
Own the plant Centerline System.
-
Identify key process variables and their impact on both the process and finished product quality. Help establish targets for key process variables.
-
Develop process control strategies for finished product quality targets.
-
Help train operating teams on operating procedures and methods as needed.
Become the plant Problem Solving champion. Lead go-see-think-do (GSTD) teams to improve problem solving culture on-site.
-
Learn continuous improvement problem solving tools (e.g. why-why, fishbone, failure analysis, etc.) and understand which is appropriate for a given problem.
Coach and train others on effective use of problem solving.
-
Support and/or lead initiative and capital projects as needed.
-
Participate as a project team member for key projects.
Lead portions of the CQV (Commissioning/Qualification/Verification) process including start-up leader.
REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
Food & Beverage or Medical manufacturing experience is preferred (this includes internship and/or co-op experience)
DESIRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES (must be able to learn skills not already mastered)
Works effectively with individuals and teams
Programming (ladder logic/PLCs, Python, VBA, SQL) & basic electrical troubleshooting
-
Problem solving – demonstrated ability to work a problem from problem statement development thru to root cause identification and systemic corrective action implementation
-
Design of Experiments and/or CQV – demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments and/or develop and execute Commissioning/Qualification/Verification plans
-
Daily Management Systems (DMS) – demonstrated ability to leverage daily management approach to own and manage a system to sustain delivery of expected results over time
-
Statistical lot quality analysis – demonstrated ability to develop a sampling plan, sample, analyze and draw statistically based conclusions
-
Initiative and follow thru – demonstrated ability to receive given basic coaching/direction and execute work assigned in an accurate and timely manner
-
Time management/prioritization – demonstrated ability to manage several tasks at a time thru to completion and meet the needs of multiple customers
-
Communication skills – proven ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally