What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. Process Engineer position at Ontex?
Process Engineer
Company Overview
Ontex is a leading international personal hygiene group. We engineer and make high quality products for Baby Care, Feminine Care and Adult Care and are the partner of choice for consumers, retailers, and institutional and private healthcare providers around the world. We distribute in more than 110 countries through leading retailer private labels, as well as under our own brands.
Position Details
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
- Location: Stokesdale, NC
- Department: Operations
- Reports To: Continuous Improvement Manager
- Supervises: 0-2 Indirect Reports
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Junior Process Engineer to drive process stability and continuous improvement within our Autonomous Manufacturing Unit (AMU). This role is crucial in optimizing production efficiency, ensuring product quality, and implementing lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and improving processes across 4-7 production lines, with a specific focus on diaper manufacturing operations. This position plays a vital role in achieving operational excellence and maintaining our high standards of quality and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization and Quality Control:
- Drive process stability and product quality improvements across the AMU
- Monitor and analyze process stability programs, historical trends, and KPI data
- Lead root cause analysis on OEE losses (operational and performance)
- Execute and optimize product/size changeovers
- Maintain zero-accident safety standards
Documentation and Standards:
- Develop and maintain process specifications, procedures, and work instructions
- Create and update operational standards
- Audit standard application on the shop floor
- Document and share best practices across AMUs
Continuous Improvement:
- Implement Lean Manufacturing (OMEX) principles
- Drive OEE improvement through data analysis and solution implementation
- Participate in Capex projects, providing process expertise
- Lead waste elimination initiatives within the AMU
Training and Leadership:
- Train and mentor production staff on new processes
- Share best practices with Process Engineers from other AMUs
- Provide technical guidance to production teams
Requirements
- Technical Bachelor's degree
- 2-3 years of manufacturing experience
- MUST HAVE diaper manufacturing experience and knowledge
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Advanced computer skills
- Comprehensive understanding of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience with OEE analysis and SMED
- Proven track record in process improvement
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated manufacturing systems
- Six Sigma certification
- Project management experience
- Experience with quality management systems
- Background in hygiene product manufacturing
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent change management skills
- Innovative thinking with ability to develop creative solutions
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Results-oriented with strong project management skills
- Commitment to safety and quality standards
If you're a process-oriented professional with a passion for manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and become a key player in our continued success!
Ontex, USA Operations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
