What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Engineer position at Unifi?
Process Improvement Engineer
We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer in Yadkinville, NC.
How will you play an integral role?
The Process Improvement Engineer will use various methodologies to drive process improvement initiatives in all areas of the company to help Unifi become a more effective & efficient organization. By closely engaging with production personnel, this role will focus on gathering and analyzing data to identify, quantify, and implement improvement opportunities.
What is essential for success?
- Teamwork/Communication - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills verbal and written.
- Adaptability - Proven ability to embrace change, identify and respond to opportunities for enhancing productivity and efficiency.
- Analytical thinking - Natural ability to leverage systems and analysis tools. Highly skilled in technical, problem-solving, statistical, and analytical thinking.
- Results-driven - High level of initiative and self-motivation. Strong organization, detail-oriented, and accuracy.
- Natural curiosity - Possess a continuous improvement mindset with the ability to learn new processes, is inquisitive, and enjoys asking questions.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage by example, demonstrating leadership and integrity to staff and encouraging a work environment of fairness, open communications, and teamwork.
- Map processes and identify and reduce all sources of waste.
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement process improvements.
- Ensure relevant key metrics are monitored, tracked, and displayed within the plant to maintain the achieved benefits.
- Provide financial justification for process improvement investments.
- Drive variation reduction in the manufacturing processes.
- Support operations in developing budgets and achieving continuous cost reductions.
- Develop easy-to-follow and precise procedures and standard work instructions for the production areas.
- Serve as a resource throughout the plant organization to help solve problems and to improve business processes.
- Perform various industrial engineering functions related to operations management, reporting, capital project justification, sales analysis, labor analysis, standard cost reconciliation, and various other cost analyses.
- Manage and direct Process Improvement wage employees to optimize their value to the company.
- Support and oversee all plant metrics for reporting and complete monthly inventory counts by plant.
Are you qualified for the position?
Education
- A bachelor's degree is preferred with a major in textile engineering, industrial engineering, textile technology, or closely related field
- Comparable and extensive experience in textile production, product development, dyes and chemicals, and filament fiber production will be considered.
Experience
- Proven experience in textile production, product development, filament fiber production, and/or color development is strongly preferred.
- Experience with statistical process control or lean manufacturing preferred.
Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to interact within and across departments, with all levels of management, customers, and vendors.
- Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
- Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word & PowerPoint.
- Experience with analysis tools is a plus.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel up to 10% between domestic plant locations as needed.
Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?
- Competitive compensation
- Generous vacation & paid holidays
- Flexible work options
- Comprehensive medical & health benefits
- Life Insurance
- Free on-site health clinics
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- & more!
About Us
Become part of the UNIFI® team and help change the world. UNIFI is at the forefront of textile manufacturing innovation and fiber science. We are the people behind REPREVE®, the world’s leading brand of recycled fiber. We help major fashion, sports, homeware, and automotive brands make cutting-edge sustainable products. Learn more about what makes Unifi special and how you can start making a difference today.
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.
Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.
