Process Specialist

UGN, Inc.; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UGN, Inc. in Monroe, Ohio seeks a manufacturing professional to optimize processes, improve workflows, and drive TPS-based improvements across the plant.

This role involves creating SOPs, performing capacity studies, and guiding cross-functional teams to enhance quality and efficiency. You will program robots, coordinate with contractors and suppliers, and contribute to cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining strong attention to safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3+ years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Determine optimum process conditions for new and existing products.
• Initiate process improvements to maximize manufacturing output and reduce costs.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (work instructions) for processes and equipment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of interdepartmental programs.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction programs.
• Understand all aspects of TPS and use this knowledge to train other team members.
• Investigate problems and formulate solutions.
• Coordinate activities of contractors and vendors.
• Visit customers, suppliers and vendors as needed for quality defect analysis and solution implementation.
• Perform capacity studies on all plant processes.
• Research best equipment for application along with costs.
• Perform programming changes to robots as required.

Skills

Process improvement

Robotics programming

SOP development

TPS knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MS Office

Design software

Project management software

Job description

Join UGN: A Thriving Team, A Rewarding Career

At UGN, what truly sets us apart as a great place to work is our culture, which we call The UGN Way. The UGN Way is grounded in our commitment to our values of Respect, Trust, and Communication.

We are an agile organization of empowered Team Members working together to create outstanding results. We are proud of the success we achieve by collaborating exceptionally well, caring for one another, and holding ourselves and each other accountable to high standards.

Why Join UGN?

• Be part of arecognized industry leaderwith a proven track record of success.
• Thrive in a workplace that prioritizesTeam Member satisfactionand professional growth.
• Contribute to a culture grounded in values thatfoster collaboration and innovation.
• Make an impact, both professionally and in the community.

At UGN, you’re not just joining a company – you’re joining a team that’s committed to excellence, empowerment, and making every Team Member feel valued.Explore the UGN Way today, and let’s create the future together.

Step into the future of manufacturing excellence at UGN Monroe in Ohio! Officially opened in September 2015 as a 232,500 square foot facility, this cutting-edge operation is a powerhouse of innovation and quality. With approximately 400 dedicated Team Members, the Monroe plant specializes in delivering top-tier acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies to companies such as Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.

In 2018, UGN invested $50 million in the facility’s growth, adding and additional 150,000 square feet (65%) to plant capacity. This investment further solidifying UGN Monroe’s reputation as a trusted Tier One partner in the automotive industry.

UGN Monroe: where innovation, service, and success drive us forward.

What you will do for UGN:

• Determine optimum process conditions for new and existing products.
• Initiate process improvements to maximize manufacturing output and reduce costs.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (work instructions) for processes and equipment.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of interdepartmental programs.
• Assist in the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction programs.
• Understand all aspects of TPS and use this knowledge to train other team members.
• Investigate problems and formulate solutions.
• Coordinate activities of contractors and vendors.
• Visit customers, suppliers and vendors as needed for quality defect analysis and solution
  implementation.
• Perform capacity studies on all plant processes.
• Research best equipment for application along with costs.
• Perform programming changes to robots as required.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What you will bring to UGN:

• Associate degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3+ years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or members of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications--Word, Excel, Access, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of Design software; Development software; Internet software; and Project Management software.

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go towww.dhs.gov/E-Verify . E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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