Process Improvement Specialist at Gelest

Mitsubishi Chemical Group; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance & Disability

Annual performance bonus

Uniforms, PPE

Job summary

Gelest Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to join our Morrisville, PA production team. You will document current processes, troubleshoot issues, and lead Continuous Improvement projects on shift.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field, 3–4 years of experience, Lean/Six Sigma experience, strong communication, and the ability to work on-site with PPE in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required; 3-4 years experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and set an example for others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with personnel on the assigned shift.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management with deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to work in a production chemical processing environment, including PPE.
• Hands-on processing duties, including sampling and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs as needed.
• Must be capable of working in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Job is on-site and cannot be performed remotely.
• Travel is generally not necessary but may be offered for training or other educational purposes.

Responsibilities

• Document current production processes clearly, addressing safety and quality requirements.
• Handle technical concerns escalated from shift personnel and escalate as needed.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects in production.
• Work with Lead Operator and Shift Supervisor to ensure safe, effective processes.
• Communicate project status and expected completion dates.
• Follow priorities from the Process Improvement Manager and contribute ideas from the shift.
• Prepare reports or presentations for training or status communication.
• Prepare shift hand-off information and summaries for other Operations members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Verbal & written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Time management

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company:

Gelest Inc.

Job Description:

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is hiring a Process Improvement Specialist to join our team in Morrisville, PA. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to our mission of delivering innovative specialty chemical solutions to customers worldwide.

The Process Improvement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the needs of the Production group in developing appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, troubleshooting technical problems, and leading and/or participating in Continuous Improvement projects. This position will serve as the primary technical resource on their shift and assist the shift supervisor in leading the shift.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for documenting current production processes, ensuring that the resulting documents are clear and complete, addressing any critical safety and quality requirements.

• Responsible for handling technical concerns escalated from personnel on the shift, including escalation to the Process Improvement Manager or others as needed

• Responsible for identifying and executing continuous improvement projects throughout the production process.

• Works closely with the Lead Operator and shift Supervisor to ensure processes are followed safely and effectively.

• Responsible for communicating project or task status and expected completion date.

• Follow direction from the Process Improvement Manager on priorities and contribute ideas from the shift for consideration.

• Prepare reports or presentations for personnel across the organization to perform training or communicate project status as needed.

• Prepare appropriate shift hand-off information to ensure that the next shift is up to date on current activities. Also prepare summaries as needed for other members of the Operations group to understand problems or test results.

• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field required. 3-4 years of experience with preferred.

• Previous Lean/Six Sigma experience preferred.

• Ability to follow safety procedures and set an appropriate example for others.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with personnel on the assigned shift.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Must be able to work in a production chemical processing environment, including wearing appropriate PPE (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hat at a minimum, respirators or other gear as needed).

• Must be able to perform hands-on processing duties, including sampling of chemicals and limited lifting requirements (up to 30 pounds).

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs as needed to obtain samples, observe processes, or perform similar tasks.

• Must be capable of working in a non-climate-controlled environment.

• Job is on-site and cannot be performed remotely.

• Travel is generally not necessary but may be offered for training or other educational purposes.

Supplemental Company Information:

Gelest, located in Morrisville, PA—conveniently accessible from Interstate 95, Route 1, and the PA/NJ Turnpikes—offers a rewarding career with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and optional supplemental plans for employees and their families

• 401(k) with a competitive company match

• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus

• Company-provided uniforms, work boots, and PPE

The salary range for this position is $70,000-$100,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.