What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Neenah Enterprises, Inc.?
Summary :
The Continuous Improvement / Facilities Engineer will have a dual role. In the CI role this individual will assist in the continuous improvement (CI) processes encompassing the manufacturing and support areas. This position serves as a resource for internal and, when required, external customers by providing CI knowledge, expertise and training to all areas of Company operations. Using CI and project management methodologies, this role will plan and oversee resources, define scope, goal and deliverables, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. This position will also be responsible for facility engineering project management. It will include oversight of projects, including development of purpose, cost savings, project costs, schedules, approval process, and construction process. The focus of this portion of the job will encompass the entire facility, including building, equipment, systems, and grounds. This position will provide dotted-line support and input to the Director of Continuous Improvement.
Essential Functions
Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Drive facility Continuous Improvement (CI) process including implementation of Lean Six Sigma, CI Roadmaps and implementation of best practices.
- Plan and implement assigned projects within budget and allotted timeline.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Utilize Lean / 5S and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes.
- Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of improvements.
- Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide training and support to teams on continuous improvement techniques.
- Assists in tracking annual project savings, as well as other key department KPIs.
- Provides expertise or training in problem solving to specific issues that may include - statistical analysis, process visualization, root cause analysis or other CI / DMAIC tools.
- Provides support in tracking the status of CI projects through completion.
- Identifies key process metrics and works with Operations to design and implement visual management tracking and standard work.
- Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
- Analyzes equipment, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
- Collaborates with the operations to identify and troubleshoot problems.
- Overseeing project schedules and budgets, especially for facility and equipment upgrades and renovations.
Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)
This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently. Periodically lift, carry, push, pull, climb, and otherwise move objects.
The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the Company.
DNRMO
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
