Lead Process Improvement Engineer

2 weeks ago

Reno, Nevada, United States James Hardie Full time

About James Hardie Industries:

James Hardie Industries stands as the premier global producer and marketer of advanced fiber cement and fiber gypsum construction solutions. Our workforce is diverse, comprising approximately 4,800 professionals across various regions including North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines. In our latest financial year, we achieved over $3.8 billion in net sales. We envision homes as sanctuaries and canvases for self-expression, providing homeowners and building professionals with top-tier solutions that offer limitless design possibilities, while ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.

Your Role:

As a vital member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Senior Manufacturing Director, you will be tasked with enhancing manufacturing efficiency and overseeing capital projects across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process Optimization (70%): Analyze waste, speed, and delays in product design for each machine, striving to meet or surpass design expectations by:
    • Formulating and executing strategies to minimize yield loss.
    • Creating and refining process maps for each machine, identifying and eliminating bottlenecks.
    • Pinpointing delays and devising plans to mitigate them.
    • Fostering collaboration among departments to ensure prompt resolution of issues.
    • Engaging with operators on the production floor to promote continuous improvement.
    • Networking with engineers across all plants to share best practices.
  • Quality Assurance (10%): Ensure that produced materials consistently meet or exceed quality standards by:
    • Monitoring laboratory results.
    • Participating in quality audits and discussions.
  • Safety Leadership (10%): Actively contribute to the plant's safety initiatives by:
    • Identifying and mitigating hazards related to equipment.
    • Monitoring safety conditions and behaviors.
    • Engaging in safety audits.
  • Capital Project Management (10%): Oversee and manage capital projects by:
    • Identifying opportunities for improvement.
    • Organizing teams for research initiatives.
    • Drafting Capital Expenditure Requests (CER).
    • Coordinating and executing projects.

Qualifications:

Essential Skills:

  • Proven ability to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.
  • Strong independent judgment to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering effective collaboration.
  • Intermediate proficiency in standard software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Ability to plan strategically over a 30-day horizon.
  • Competence in balancing quality, productivity, and cost considerations.
  • Capability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Strong team player attributes.

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, or paper science) from an accredited institution.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a continuous process manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Knowledge and skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting related to automated systems.

What We Offer:

At James Hardie, we understand that our success is driven by our people. We have developed a comprehensive benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees, including:

  • Low-cost health insurance options, including medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid holidays and vacation time, including provisions for jury duty and bereavement leave.
  • A wellness program and employee assistance resources.
  • Parental leave and opportunities for community involvement.

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

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