Process Improvement Pro II: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Milliken and Company; Johnston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken Johnston Plant is seeking a Process Improvement Professional II to drive continuous improvement at Johnston, SC. Lead manufacturing process enhancements to improve quality, consistency and cost, under the Process Improvement Manager.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or 5+ years leading textile dyeing improvements, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and cross-functional collaboration skills. A safety-focused, team-oriented mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Textile Engineering or 5+ years of leadership experience in textile dyeing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and analytical/problem-solving skills.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Milliken Johnston Plant is seeking a Process Improvement Professional II to drive continuous improvement at Johnston, SC. Lead manufacturing process enhancements to improve quality, consistency and cost, under the Process Improvement Manager.

Ideal candidates have an engineering degree or 5+ years leading textile dyeing improvements, with strong Excel/PowerPoint and cross-functional collaboration skills. A safety-focused, team-oriented mindset is essential.