Pendleton Process Improvement Professional II

Milliken & Company; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken Pendleton Plant seeks a Process Improvement Professional II to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will guide projects across manufacturing processes, apply DOE methods, and drive cost and quality improvements with data‑driven insights.

You will collaborate with Product Development to prototype and test new samples, and you’ll communicate findings to leadership through interactive dashboards and reports.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of factors influencing processes and products.
• Apply project management to run multiple improvement projects.
• Analyze problems and implement data‑driven solutions using DOE and statistical tools.
• Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to improve production.
• Design dashboards and reports for real‑time plant leadership decisions.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Textile Engineering

Job description

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Pendleton Process Improvement Professional II

Date: Oct 29, 2026

Location: Pendleton, SC, US, 29670

Company: Milliken and Company

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 , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Pendleton Plant located in Pendleton, SC and reports to the Process Improvement 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 fulltime)

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

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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