What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Enhancement Specialist position at Enviva?
Job Summary
The Process Improvement & Reliability Engineer will be responsible for driving manufacturing process improvements that enhance performance levels, reduce variation, and improve equipment reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for diagnosing and troubleshooting site process-related issues.
- Implement corrective actions related to safety and process in alignment with site priorities and in accordance with Management of Change (MOC) process.
- Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes, product, and equipment reliability (including environmental impacts).
- Identify performance gaps and implement equipment and process changes for mechanical and electrical issues.
- Create and maintain procedures in accordance with OEMS standards.
- Utilize project management skills to manage simultaneous improvement projects.
- Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods.
- Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to improve quality and consistency.
- Work closely with the maintenance, COE, and other plant teams to create solutions that can be applied consistently company-wide.
- Contribute to the plant safety program.
- Key contact with Regional CI resources on continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 0-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in wood or paper industry
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines; willingness to respond to after-hour calls regarding processes and equipment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
