Process Improvement Engineer

2 days ago

SPRINGFIELD, United States Danone North America Full time

About the Job

At Danone North America, we are seeking a highly skilled Process Improvement Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our manufacturing team, you will be responsible for driving process improvements, standardizing equipment, and providing technical training to our team members.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Serve as a backup to the Line Leader and lead the Daily Direction Setting (DDS) process when the Line Leader is unavailable.
  • Identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses (lead discussion on losses and Top 3 Plan for the month in weekly DDS).
  • Provide feedback to design (materials & product initiatives) and lead smart standardization deployment.
  • Define the equipment standards.
  • Direct and coach the change management & validation processes.
  • Lead, build and coach the capability of process failures technical troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with Line Leader and line team (frontline workers) to develop new standards.
  • Design, implement and maintain systems to collect and analyze data for critical product and process parameters to identify process losses.
  • Collaborate with line management to prioritize improvement opportunities.
  • Eliminate or reduce (prioritized) losses through process or work system changes.
  • Participate in the daily direction-setting process - report results, flag issues and request resources.
  • Own critical Daily Management Systems (DMS).
  • Use Reliability Engineering tools to drive centerlining and loss elimination.
  • Standardize equipment and work processes.
  • Own the Change Management (CM) system for a designated process.
  • Update process control strategies and operating procedures as changes occur.
  • Share and reapply learning across processes, modules, and plants.
  • Prepare and give training on process/equipment changes.
  • Develop self through participating in corporate and external training.
  • Participate in planned stops and changeovers on the line as needed.
  • Standardize and improve changeovers and Clean In Place (CIP) activities.
  • Spend 60-80% of time on the floor.
  • Become a technical expert for a designated process.
  • Train and become proficient on all basic line team roles.
  • Couch and collaborate with the line teams and site and regional equipment or process owners.
  • Delivers on SQCDMN daily/weekly/monthly/yearly goals and objectives through individual and team efforts.
  • Ensures adherence to safety standards and regulations (WISE) to ensure a safe working environment.

About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual with a strong background in manufacturing and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A 4-year engineering degree preferred or 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing with demonstrated technical aptitude and leadership capability.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Fundamental skills in influencing and persuasion.
    • Strong interpersonal skills associated with developing trusting relationships.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to prioritize and multitask.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
    • Ability to work in a fluid environment.
    • Ability to identify problems, draw conclusions, and make recommended solutions.
    • Ability to be self-directed with little supervision.
    • Ability to adjust schedule to support 24/7 Manufacturing Operation, may include working overtime, graveyard shift and/or weekends as needed.

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