What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Optimization Specialist position at Chore-Time?
About Chore-Time
Chore-Time is a leading provider of systems and solutions for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, our company has been delivering Leadership Through Innovation with the design, manufacture, and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. We offer complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control, and house management.
Job Summary
The Plastics Process Engineer will coordinate and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate the areas. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery, molds, and tooling to continually enhance output while staying within timelines.
- Writes process instructions for the cell groups, ensuring they have been reviewed and validated to meet equipment and tooling standards.
- Troubleshoots and implements best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles, working with Maintenance and Product Managers, to maximize output while meeting downtime constraints.
- Reviews how the machines operate and the plant layout on a consistent basis, working with the Maintenance and Engineering departments, to optimize the areas.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics Manufacturing, or similar field with concentration in plastics processing preferred. Would consider candidates with an Associate's degree or related work experience.
- Experience: 0-3 years of experience/understanding in plastics processing within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Also requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively enhance the manufacturing areas.
Preferred Skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 6S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus.
Chore-Time is a leading provider of systems and solutions for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1952, our company has been delivering Leadership Through Innovation with the design, manufacture, and marketing of equipment for poultry and egg production. We offer complete end-to-end systems for feeding, feed handling, drinking, egg handling, climate control, and house management.
Job Summary
The Plastics Process Engineer will coordinate and perform optimization and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and layouts/expansions to continually enhance and automate the areas. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and other team members to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinates and performs optimization of the manufacturing processes as it relates to machinery, molds, and tooling to continually enhance output while staying within timelines.
- Writes process instructions for the cell groups, ensuring they have been reviewed and validated to meet equipment and tooling standards.
- Troubleshoots and implements best practice solutions to equipment/tooling obstacles, working with Maintenance and Product Managers, to maximize output while meeting downtime constraints.
- Reviews how the machines operate and the plant layout on a consistent basis, working with the Maintenance and Engineering departments, to optimize the areas.
- Partners with cross-functional teams to maximize continuous improvement projects and new product development processes that meet cost and delivery times.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology, Plastics Manufacturing, or similar field with concentration in plastics processing preferred. Would consider candidates with an Associate's degree or related work experience.
- Experience: 0-3 years of experience/understanding in plastics processing within an injection molding manufacturing environment preferred. New and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Solid planning, prioritizing, and organizational skills. Also requires solid math, analytical, and problem-solving skills to effectively enhance the manufacturing areas.
Preferred Skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience required. A working knowledge of ERP Systems and familiarity with 6S and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Knowledge or experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) would also be a plus.
