Process Controller

Job Description

Process Engineer will support serve wire application machines and jacket extrusion processes to produce power cables to Industry Standard or Customer specific designs. Troubleshoot and support Manufacturing shop floor issues working with Operators and other functions. Drive cost reduction improvement projects to reduce scrap and usage on an ongoing basis using Continuous Improvement/LEAN manufacturing tools.

Job Description

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing Process Engineering projects/activities to ensure that assigned production lines operate at optimum capacity and efficiency.

Assesses problems and initiates corrective actions within assigned production lines to resolve process-related failures, equipment malfunctions, and other situations resulting in equipment downtime.

Responsible for reviewing equipment/process performance and initiating projects to upgrade/streamline processes or procedures.

Responsible along with Documentation/Quality Assurance for ensuring that all required documents are completed, up to date and meet ISO 9000/ISO 14000 compliance requirements on a timely basis.

Responsible for participating with Engineering Design/Process Units/customers to assure that efficient production processes/ actions are taken to meet customer demands/requirements and Division quality standards.

Responsible for assisting departmental resources to assist Finance in the development and maintenance of the Standard Cost system to ensure that accurate and proper cost controls are in place in a timely manner.

Responsible for identifying technical training needs as required to ensure the effectiveness of the organization.

Responsible for providing and directing timely transfers of new processes, methods, and techniques to assigned production lines to ensure timely and effective startup of new/revised products and/or processes.

Provides support and expertise to TPM as assigned to improve the efficiency and capabilities of the Lexington Process Units.

Prepares monthly reports detailing status of projects for management used and review.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Metallurgy (Material Science) or similar engineering field required

3-5 years practical experience in a high-volume process manufacturing environment encompassing manufacturing engineering, statistical planning techniques, business systems, project management, and quality control.

Plastic and polymer extrusion experience is a plus.

Have experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques and problem-solving tools.

Must have strong communication skills (written and oral) and demonstrated people management skills.

Must be knowledgeable with regard to all equipment, processes, methods, and capabilities for assigned production lines.

Must be knowledgeable with regard to business systems, manufacturing process equipment, test and inspection procedures and Standard cost systems/monitoring.

PVC, Polyethylene and Polypropylene materials background and knowledge of SAP are both helpful.

Full-time