Process Improvement Engineer

JP Cullen; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, and Dental Insurance

Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure

Profit Sharing

PTO

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance

Training

Job summary

JP Cullen is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer who will identify, analyze, and implement improvements to business processes within the company, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This role involves collaborating with various departments, studying field operations, and coaching teams on operational planning. A four-year college degree in construction, engineering, or business is required, along with strong communication skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health insurance and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree related to construction, engineering, or business, or completion of an apprenticeship.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to multi-task, with excellent time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Study field operations and analyze operations.
• Assist in implementing changes.
• Implement Process Improvement strategic initiatives.
• Coach superintendents and foremen.
• Maintain and update guides and process improvement dashboard.
• Review weekly cost reports for high risk/reward activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Ability to multi-task

Time-management skills

Education

Four-year college degree in construction, engineering or business

Job description

The Process Improvement Engineer will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and implementing improvements to business processes within JP Cullen. This position aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall project delivery. The Process Improvement Engineer will work closely with different departments to identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives that support the company’s strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Study field operations
  • Analyze operations with Film, Process & Resource charts, Crew Size Analyses, Trend Charts, and time studies.
  • Break down data to identify production rates, cycle times, inefficiencies, and potential improvements.
  • Present information with foreman and crew to implement improvements.
  • Use information in after action reviews (AAR) to record and measure against historical data.
• Assist in ensuring changes are implemented.
• Implement and support Process Improvement strategic initiatives along with company initiatives.
• Coach, teach and train superintendents and foremen with operation planning, daily end of shifts, daily & weekly work plan and AARs.
• Assist with operations planning, AARs, storyboarding/block scheduling, and plan presentations.
• Maintain and update guides, historical data, process improvement dashboard, and training information.
• Review weekly cost reports to identify high risk/reward activities and focus on them.
• Develop relationships with superintendents, foremen and crews.
• Assist project teams as an additional resource for planning and execution of work.
• Responsible for development and distribution of success memos and idea of the month.
• Write and submit field reports after site visits.
• Submit weekly report to Process Improvement Manager.

Qualifications

• Four‑year college degree related to construction, engineering or business, or completion of an apprenticeship.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (facilitation, diplomacy, influence, etc.).
• Organized, detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task, with excellent time‑management skills and ability to work well under pressure and/or deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health, Life, and Dental Insurance
• Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure
• Profit Sharing
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance
• Training

EEO

JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.