Senior Process Improvement Lead - Manufacturing

Milliken & Company; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science and sustainable innovations. This position is at the Milliken - Magnolia Plant in Blacksburg, SC, reporting to the Process Improvement Leader.

Typical hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with potential early starts, extended hours, and weekend rotation for plant operations. The role leads the process improvement team, analyzes conditions impacting processes, manages multiple improvement projects, and mentors

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, SAP, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to develop and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process improvement team, including other managers and technical production associates, for their designated department.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the conditions that impact the processes and products.
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects.
• Analyze problems and implement practical solutions using critical thinking skills.
• Incorporate creative thinking to problem solving to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient.
• Prepare presentations, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates.
• Strive to develop all direct reports.
• Work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals.
• Participate fully in the Safety Process.
• Other duties assigned by manager.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial/Civil)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

SAP

PowerPoint

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader focused on materials science and sustainable innovations. This position is at the Milliken - Magnolia Plant in Blacksburg, SC, reporting to the Process Improvement Leader.

Typical hours are Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with potential early starts, extended hours, and weekend rotation for plant operations. The role leads the process improvement team, analyzes conditions impacting processes, manages multiple improvement projects, and mentors