Senior Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer – Thermoforming

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Execute standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide support for key manufacturing processes across various plants.

• Identify and spearhead cost reduction opportunities through waste elimination, material substitutions, and equipment adjustments, which may be plant-specific or applicable across multiple plants.

• Lead and engage in continuous improvement projects to meet business goals, including collaboration with teams across business and functional areas.

• Manage and/or lead project teams that achieve a minimum of $500M in annual cost savings.

• Assist in developing reporting tools and progress updates for the designated business area.

• Support the divisional MPI team as required.

• Aid the Plant Engineering and Plant Departments in related projects and teams.

• Communicate the status of continuous improvement projects, including progress reports, identifying obstacles and recommending solutions, and integrating with other projects or CI initiatives.

• Train team members and plant personnel.

• Collaborate in analyzing and suggesting technological changes to enhance business positioning.

• Responsible for executing assigned CI projects and ensuring the overall improvement of metrics and benefits for the designated business, contributing to the achievement of strategic business objectives and goals; also accountable for identifying projects that may enhance processes, quality, and savings.

• Implement various process standards including start-up and shut-down procedures, resin transitions, troubleshooting techniques, resin handling, machine standard operating conditions, and QA standards.

• Understand and support the CI methodology in all assigned projects and teams.

• Create and provide justification for capital improvements aimed at enhancing quality and reducing costs.

• Engage with plant and business unit leadership on critical projects.

• Complete projects as assigned.

• Demonstrate technical expertise across multiple manufacturing processes.

• Capable of developing and implementing essential manufacturing technology standards of operation.

• Ability to create and implement crucial operational methods or standard work for process engineers and operators.

• Lead process standardization initiatives focusing on safety, service, quality, and cost.

• Achieve KPI goals, cost savings, and other metrics as defined by plant operational efficiencies and output.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5-7 years of professional experience in a manufacturing setting.

• A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in engineering or industrial technology.

• Training and experience in Lean methodologies, Green/Black belt, or Kaizens.

• Proven ability to solve problems across various business processes and generate innovative ideas.

• Comprehensive understanding of business processes and process improvement.

• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication abilities.

• Demonstrated capability to achieve results through teamwork and perform effectively in a diverse work environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and adept at learning new computer applications.

• Availability for on-site work, following a 24-hour on-call schedule.

• Willingness to travel approximately 10-20% of the time to support plants.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours of paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.

• Company-paid holidays beginning at 8 days per year, varying by location.

• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options.

• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.

• Paid Parental Leave.

• Retirement Savings Plan with company matching.

• Tuition Reimbursement (subject to approval).

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility based on hire date).