What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Excellence Specialist position at Jobot?
Job Overview
At Jobot, we are seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer to join our team. This is a First Shift Position that offers an opportunity to own and optimize the plant's primary processes using Operational Excellence and LEAN tools and techniques.
Responsibilities
- We are looking for a process improvement expert who can drive process enhancement, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting through data collection and analysis to improve material/labor utilization output rates, setup times, and product quality.
- The ideal candidate will define and achieve goals, objectives, and projects related to yield improvement, labor optimization, conversion cost reduction, and product quality.
- Contribute to the customer complaint process via root cause analysis, documentation, trials, and confirmation of effectiveness.
- Engage with customers and commercial representatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Train operational, process, and quality staff on key engineering topics as needed.
- Lead projects using standard project management tools and procedures.
- Ensure compliance to all ISO/IMS and Operational Excellence policies and procedures.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or Physical Sciences or equivalent is required.
- Significant practical experience with thermoforming equipment may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum five years of operations or engineering experience, with three years preferred experience in plastics-related industries.
- Operational Excellence training and/or certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO) are strongly preferred.
- Outstanding leadership characteristics and a drive for data-driven results.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as EHS standards, operating manuals, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as business periodicals, journals, and government regulations.
- Ability to write operational and project reports, correspondence, and policies and procedures.
- Effective communication skills with all levels in the organization, including internal and external associates.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
- SAP ERP experience is preferred.
