Continuous Improvement Engineer

PPG Industries, Inc; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Vacation and Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer at the Gainesville, TX Plant. This role involves coordinating processes and leading CI strategies. You will ensure improvements in manufacturing efficiencies and align KPI targets with site business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, extensive LSS experience, and preferably a Black Belt certification. PPG offers attractive benefits including health, 401k matching, and vacation pay.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in chemical/food/manufacturing.
• Proven experience with LSS methodologies.
• Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate processes and lead execution of CI strategies.
• Define and align KPI targets with business strategy.
• Coach and mentor CI methodologies with teams.
• Conduct assessments and define action plans.
• Aid Operators in improving manufacturing efficiencies.

Skills

LSS Methodologies

Coaching/Mentoring

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

5S

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

Job description

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will coordinate processes and lead the execution of continuous improvement strategies of the site. You will identify, scope, drive and deliver results for CI projects; responsibilities include project selection, scope and overall assignment, launch, prioritization tracking and deliverables.

You will be located at PPG's Gainesville, TX Plant and will report to the Plant Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deploy CI development plans and set goals responsibilities.
• Define, maintain and align KPI targets with site business strategy.
• Work with leaders, engineers, and operators to coach/mentor CI methodologies. Ensure the instruction and use of key best practices (e.g., LSS, kaizen, DMAIC, GB/YB, 5S, value stream mapping).
• Conduct LSS Assessments, define action plans to close gaps and track execution across departments.
• Work with Operators to ensure they are appropriately trained.
• Aid Operators to drive improvement in manufacturing efficiencies using best practice CI tools/techniques.
• Align with Quality Assurance to deliver robust and cost-effective end-to-end processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other suitable technical field, Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years+ proven experience with LSS/Continuous Improvement experience required, in a chemical / food / manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Black Belt certification preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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