Lean Process Engineer / Supervisor

Dyno Nobel; Wolf Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lean Process Engineer and Supervisor, where you'll lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency and drive cost reductions. This role involves supervising daily operations while implementing innovative improvement strategies using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. You'll be instrumental in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with a supportive team. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

3 weeks Paid vacation

Full health benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness coaching

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing operations, preferably chemical manufacturing.
• Experience in driving Lean Sigma projects for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational efficiency and cost reduction at the Wolf Lake site.
• Supervise day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Lean Sigma

Six Sigma Black Belt

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Experience in Manufacturing Operations

Tools

MS Windows

SAP

Minitab

Job description

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: our culture, values, commitment to safety and most importantly our people. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

What You’ll Do

As a Lean Process Engineer and Supervisor, you will drive operations efficiency and cost reduction for the Wolf Lake site’s competitiveness through strong change leadership and application of business improvement tools. You will be responsible for supervising day to day operations of operational facility. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives, and regulations.
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.
• Increase site productivity, partnering with site management team, by implementing standard work, line balancing, and removing bottlenecks.
• Provide leadership through direction, support and guidance regarding all activities to meet production requirements.
• Establish baseline, develop measures/targets, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Direct and coordinate operations resources to ensure customer demands are met.
• Foster alignment to manufacturing strategies such as cost reductions, productivity improvements, organizational development, and safety performance to meet corporate business strategies using continuous improvement and the Management of Change process.
• Align with the Business Excellence, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, directly impacting the site costs.
• Use technical know-how for making time studies, material/man/information flows, layouts, etc. for identifying improvements. Lead and/or implement these improvements ensuring controls in place for sustaining results.
• Employ hands-on approach to data collection, analysis, recommendations of opportunities, and implementation. Apply Lean and statistical tools for data-driven decisions.
• Introduce innovative ideas and technologies and be a change agent to effectively implement and sustain.
• Ensure and/or support compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations; Support compliance with ISO 9001-2008.

What We’re Looking For:

• BS Degree or higher in Engineering or related field, or have comparative level of experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• 5+ years of experience from manufacturing operations, possibly chemical manufacturing.
• Experience driving Lean Sigma projects for minimum of 3 years and fluent at training others with these tools.
• Computer literacy in MS Windows. Experience with SAP and Minitab, plus.
• Ability to independently identify process problems/opportunities, identifies root cause, and implements solutions.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks Paid vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days.
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available.
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day.

Treat the Business as our Own.

Care for the Community & our Environment.

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo.

Deliver on our Promises.

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.