Sawmill Process Improvement Engineer (Lean & Six Sigma)

J.D. Irving, Limited; Ashland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

401k with 5% Company Match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Reimbursement Accounts

Relocation Reimbursement

Annual Uniform Credit

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Programs

In-house professional certifications

Job summary

J.D. Irving, Limited's sawmill is seeking a process improvement engineer to identify, develop, and implement opportunities for efficiency in processes, products, and production.

You will refine standards, structures, systems, and equipment to boost performance and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met. In this role you will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, coordinate with Plant, Maintenance and Production managers, lead CAPEX projects, and coach employees across all levels to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years in industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of wood products manufacturing and heavy mill machinery.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work across all organizational levels.
• Lean Yellow or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives within the mill.
• Develop, implement, and adjust operational standards, systems, and equipment.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all improvement efforts.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Support and oversee 5S initiatives, failure analysis, results management, and safety activities.
• Coordinate and manage CAPEX projects, including data compilation and analysis.
• Assist location management with annual action planning and policies administration.
• Coach and train employees on improvement methodologies and tools.
• Act as a change agent, motivating employees at all levels.

Skills

Lean methodology

Coaching & development

Communication

Organizational skills

Change management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Job description

J.D. Irving, Limited's sawmill is seeking a process improvement engineer to identify, develop, and implement opportunities for efficiency in processes, products, and production.

You will refine standards, structures, systems, and equipment to boost performance and ensure safety, quality, and cost targets are met. In this role you will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, coordinate with Plant, Maintenance and Production managers, lead CAPEX projects, and coach employees across all levels to