Description
process design
equipment studies
project execution
root cause
data analysis
training
This position is based at the Kansas City, KS plant and is a 50% travel role supporting other CertainTeed insulation manufacturing sites.
Utilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles, the Process Champion supports the execution of the process improvement strategy for the Insulation Sites by ensuring assimilation and integration of known process knowledge, engineering principles and best practice equipment enabling capable operations. Key areas include: product formulation, process development and optimization, equipment design and optimization, general project engineering, and trial planning and execution.
This role is also the primary trainer for plant Process Engineers building process expertise at CertainTeed Insulation manufacturing sites.
- Complies with all environmental standards, assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports WCM initiatives.
- Recommending and aiding the plant in correcting process gaps and issues.
- Responsible for safely and successfully executing projects, documenting, and with assistance from supervisor communicating progress and results through reports, presentations etc.
- Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels.
- Performing equipment studies to verify proper and efficient operation of major process equipment
- Support Training of operators and maintenance personnel as needed.
- Assists plants in ensuring process knowledge, operational settings and equipment quality maintenance is sustained via use of Step 0 and other WCM foundational systems.
- Ensuring process gaps to established best practice standards are identified at each site.
- Develops and encourage innovative processes and equipment concepts along with follow through to Return on Investments’ (ROI) patents and / or proprietary intellectual property.
- Assists plants in execution of key projects as identified on the plant process route map.
- Providing process and quality-based engineering and maintenance advice to plant operating personnel
- Works with the Advanced Manufacturing team to leverage data in all facets of Insulation Manufacturing.
- Participates in different project teams which analyze process variations; develop solutions and implements corrective actions by using advanced statistical tools in identifying and resolving the root causes of the variations in the process.
- Providing trouble shooting expertise for process and equipment issues
- Provides overall process leadership for sites by being technical experts in one or more areas of Insulation manufacturing by:
- Closely partners with R&D and Engineering groups to ensure new process knowledge and equipment
- Working with site to establish clear process parameters leading to a more stable/capable manufacturing operation.
- Responsibilities include designing / developing new process systems, revising existing processes, and developing and coordinating the implementation of projects, which contribute substantially to plant profitability.
Requirements
microsoft office
thermodynamics
minitab
insulation manufacturing
bachelor’s degree
problem solving
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Understanding of mass & energy balance, flow diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), fluid properties and thermodynamics preferred
- Minitab experience preferred
- 5-7 years’ experience in insulation manufacturing in one or more of the following areas: Batch, furnace and forehearth, binder and fiberizing
- Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication.
- Principal trainer for engineers and local trainers.
- Ability to travel (up to 50%)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Ceramic or Material Science Engineering or equivalent experience in similar industries is required
- Excellent problem solving capabilities and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Benefits
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,240 to $155,120.
Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $89,500 to $138,500 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
- PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
- LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
- Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
- Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Training + Development
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