Pipe Process Specialist: Lean Improvement & Optimization

Tyler-Pipe-; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

The McWane Way culture

Stability with a long history

Job summary

McWane is seeking a Process Specialist (Pipe) to optimize high-volume manufacturing processes in Tyler, TX. The role focuses on process improvements, data analysis, and operational excellence across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities include leading root cause investigations, updating SOPs, supporting line balancing and process validation, and driving Lean initiatives to reduce waste and downtime while enhancing safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with process improvement, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a production environment.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve throughput, efficiency, and overall performance.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, and process variation.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain process parameters and operating standards.
• Collect and analyze process data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement approved process improvements.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to production teams.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for production, quality, and downtime issues.
• Support startup activities, line balancing, capacity improvements, and process validation.
• Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs.
• Assist with employee training and standardization of work practices.
• Lead initiatives focused on labor efficiency, equipment utilization, throughput, and cost reduction.
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and other manufacturing losses.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in and lead cross-functional improvement projects.
• Implement and sustain operational best practices.
• Optimize machine settings, process controls, and equipment performance.
• Partner with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Evaluate automation opportunities and support equipment trials.
• Monitor process capability, product quality, and key quality trends.
• Support quality investigations, corrective actions, and defect reduction efforts.
• Promote workplace safety and ensure compliance with EH&S requirements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

SOP development

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

McWane is seeking a Process Specialist (Pipe) to optimize high-volume manufacturing processes in Tyler, TX. The role focuses on process improvements, data analysis, and operational excellence across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities include leading root cause investigations, updating SOPs, supporting line balancing and process validation, and driving Lean initiatives to reduce waste and downtime while enhancing safety and efficiency.