Pendleton Adv Process Improvement Professional

Milliken & Company; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company located at the Pendleton Plant in Pendleton, SC, seeks a Process Improvement professional to lead site‑level initiatives that improve manufacturing performance, quality and cost. The role focuses on developing and implementing process improvements across the plant.

You will apply DOE and statistical tools, manage multiple projects, and create real‑time dashboards using SQL and Power BI to guide leadership decisions and drive measurable gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering as specified.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives at the site to drive cost, quality and performance gains.
• Manage multiple improvement projects with strong project management skills.
• Analyze processes, diagnose issues and implement data‑driven solutions.
• Apply DOE and advanced statistical tools to monitor variation and drive improvements.
• Foster creative problem solving to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Prepare diagrams, charts and tables to visualize findings and support decisions.
• Collaborate with Product Development to pilot new samples and products.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse team to meet site goals.
• Support Safety processes and incident prevention at the plant.
• Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to reduce defects.
• Design and automate real‑time dashboards for plant leadership.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SQL

Power BI

DOE

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, InstagramandLinkedIn.

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Pendleton Plant located in Pendleton, SC and reports to the Process Improvement Manager or the Operations Manager. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels, improve quality, consistency and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
• Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
• Apply advanced statistical tools and DOE methodologies to monitor process variation and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Work closely with the Product Development area to create new samples and products
• Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
• Participate fully in the Safety Process
• Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to identify production inefficiencies, optimize machine performance, and reduce defects across multiple departments
• Design and automate interactive dashboards and reports that support real-time, data-driven decisions for plant leadership

Qualifications - Required:

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

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Previous manufacturing experience (intern, co-op, or full-time)

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following:

• Communication skills - verbal, written, and group presentations
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical/problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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