Manufacturing Excellence Engineer
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Location: Lake Charles, LA 70605
Description:
As the Manufacturing Excellence Engineer, your primary responsibility is the improvement and optimization of processes in manufacturing, achieving cost reduction, productivity increases, and overall profitability for the business. You will have an initial focus on one facility and will expand to multiple facilities within the silica business.
You will be onsite in Lake Charles, LA and report to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager. PPG/Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
You will be onsite in Lake Charles, LA and report to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager. PPG/Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Responsibilities:
- Lead engineering problem solving and process improvement projects that involve various teams within the organization including maintenance, operations, supply chain, procurement, EHS, and finance.
- Develop and implement project scopes ranging from small operational improvements to large capital investments.
- Work with production and process engineers with new technology projects and new product scale up and commissioning.
- Collaborate with finance and commercial teams for economic and sustainability initiatives.
- Provide coaching to operational team members on different methods and tools to analyze data, identify issues, and guide process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline (Chemical preferred)
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing industry
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred)
- Project management experience (preferred) Skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time management skills and flexibility for travel
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.