Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist

Milliken & Company; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company, Pendleton Plant, is seeking a Process Improvement professional to lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, consistency and cost, reporting to the Process Improvement Manager.

Responsibilities include applying DOE and statistical tools to monitor process variation, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with Product Development to create new samples and products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Textile Engineering
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of factors impacting processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking and focused improvement methods
• Apply advanced statistical tools and DOE methodologies to monitor process variation and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Incorporate creative thinking to identify ways to improve efficiency and cost
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Collaborate with Product Development to create new samples and products
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates to achieve goals
• Participate in the Safety Process
• Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to identify production inefficiencies, optimize machine performance, and reduce defects
• Design and automate dashboards and reports for real-time, data-driven decisions for plant leadership

Skills

DOE methods

SQL

Power BI

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Textile Engineering

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Milliken & Company, Pendleton Plant, is seeking a Process Improvement professional to lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives. You will drive manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, consistency and cost, reporting to the Process Improvement Manager.

Responsibilities include applying DOE and statistical tools to monitor process variation, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with Product Development to create new samples and products.