Job Description

Senior Process Equipment Engineer - Conyers GA

The position is a Plant Engineer who will provide process equipment (extrusion and thermoforming) support and work productively with an established work force. Financial acumen for data analysis of trends and tendencies, tenacity in the performance of the tasks within the role, and continuous improvement (Lean Management) are part of the requirements for this position. The position is viewed as a stepping stone to becoming a Plant Engineering Manager within our organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engineering support for the Manufacturing processes.

• Establishes, coordinates and directs Extrusion and Thermoforming process improvement initiatives.

• Provides technical operations support for Extrusion and Thermoforming manufacturing problems. Develops and leads process-improvement initiatives to address specific issues as they arise.

• Develops OEE and Quality improvement plans with the plant Leadership Team to meet Pactiv targets.

• Provides over site and management of Changeover teams.

• Leads the team for completion of safety awareness topics and works for the reduction of triggers for unsafe behaviors. Corrects safety related issues and leads investigations on safety related topics.

•  Utilizes Plan, Do, Check and Adjust methodology for managing daily improvement (MDI). Utilizes lean methods (Kaizen) for process improvements and utilizes daily coaching for sustainment.

• Ensures layered audits are completed as scheduled and implements countermeasures to safeguard goal attainment.

• Uses metrics for accountability to mark improvement or need for improvement.

• Provides engineering support and resources to sustain plant production including assisting with plant facilities and production equipment maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering

• 8+ years of plant experience in technical and management roles - well versed in all facets of plant operations and maintenance with a strong emphasis on safety.

• Lean Methodologies or Continuous Process Improvement required.

• Technical experience to include process support and working/hands-on knowledge of Foam extrusion and thermoforming on a large scale.

• ACAD proficiency.

• Strong analytical skills using standard software packages such as Excel and maintenance work order systems to identify opportunities and validate holding improvement gains.

Must Haves: Solid hands on experience with Plastic Thermoforming, Extrusion Equipment and Processes.

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Interview Reimbursement: Yes

Travel: Occasionally