Pipe Process Specialist - Lean Manufacturing & CI

Tyler Pipe and Coupling; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyler Pipe and Coupling in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Process Specialist (Pipe) to optimize high‑volume manufacturing processes. You will analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to improve throughput, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, you will develop SOPs, support start‑ups, lead root cause investigations, and promote Lean practices such as 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

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 assistance 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 environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret production and process data.
• Develop reports, performance metrics, and KPI tracking tools.
• Communicate operational performance results to leadership.
• Recommend corrective actions and improvement opportunities based on performance trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Tyler Pipe and Coupling in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Process Specialist (Pipe) to optimize high‑volume manufacturing processes. You will analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to improve throughput, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Collaborating with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, you will develop SOPs, support start‑ups, lead root cause investigations, and promote Lean practices such as 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.