Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist II

Milliken and Company; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Process Improvement Professional II to lead continuous improvement initiatives at the Polartec Dyeing & Finishing Plant. The role focuses on applying Lean, SPC, RCA, and cost-control measures to improve safety, quality, and delivery while reducing costs on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of manufacturing process optimization experience, with comfort spending 75% of the shift on the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial or related engineering disciplines.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing engineering roles focused on process improvement.
• Experience with cell manufacturing equipment, surface finishing processes, and process controls is desirable.
• Strong mental agility, good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Able to spend up to 75% on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts at the Cleveland, TN site.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions.
• Develop and implement processes to improve Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People.
• Oversee equipment installation/upgrade projects and monitor process controls.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Floor presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Milliken & Company in Cleveland, TN is seeking a Process Improvement Professional II to lead continuous improvement initiatives at the Polartec Dyeing & Finishing Plant. The role focuses on applying Lean, SPC, RCA, and cost-control measures to improve safety, quality, and delivery while reducing costs on the manufacturing floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of manufacturing process optimization experience, with comfort spending 75% of the shift on the