Continuous Improvement Engineer

Porex is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. Porex is an established global leader in one-of-a-kind solutions for the healthcare, consumer, and industrial markets. Our mission is to make the world Safer, Healthier, and More Productive. We have a unique ‘non-corporate’ culture that values a Bias for Action, Trust, and an Entrepreneurial mindset. We value our team members and place a strong focus on their development through a robust talent management program. At Porex we run towards problems and opportunities to drive business results. If this sounds like a company that shares your values, then we may have an opportunity for you.

Porex is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.

Porex is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer based in Fairburn, GA. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with an intellectual curiosity coupled with a strong desire for on-going learning and development. They will also be capable of quickly establishing credibility, influencing decision makers, and persuading professionals at all levels. A key candidate will be an organizational development expert who transforms strategy into operational goals and objectives, achieves desired outcomes, and effectively leads people through change. Candidates should be able to highlight their IMPACT as a leader throughout their organization(s) and able to thrive in a fast-paced and result- oriented environment.

About the Role:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will:

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  Drive continuous improvement through all facets of the value stream to deliver significant cost savings annually
  
• Focus on manufacturing methods, processes, and controls to improve manufacturing in the areas of safety, quality, process capability, throughput, productivity, waste, and maintainability.
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  Manage multiple projects related to process improvement and process validation.

Key Deliverables

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  Lead 3 – 4 Kaizen events per year to reduce cost in the manufacturing process.
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  Lead, charter, participate in and drive continuous improvement projects resulting in process improvements and cost savings.
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  Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing process control, safety, quality, efficiency, and maintainability of existing products.
  
• Troubleshoot existing processes and conduct root cause analysis to minimize waste and assure reliable manufacturing capability.
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  Provide clear work instructions, training, and design systems to promote sustainability of improvements.
  
• Minimize and optimize inter-relationship of variables such as Human/Ergonomics, Mold characteristics, heating, cooling, material, and environment for the operation with the goal of reducing variation.
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  Evaluate and maintain cost standards for manufacturing processes.
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  Develop and prioritize continuous improvement priorities, track KPIs, and keep leadership updated on overall progress to plan

Core Competencies

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  Strong capability in performing Time Study Value Add analysis to help optimize labor strategy, and improve overall productivity.
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  Ability to organize and interpret data, including statistical analysis, to isolate manufacturing problems and determine trends.
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  An understanding of material handling systems is beneficial.
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  Comfortable with ambiguity.
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  Proactive, with a demonstrated ability to lead, and relishes working with limited direction and oversight.
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  Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and team problem solving.
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  Must have strong interpersonal skills including interacting with hourly manufacturing associates, customers, and suppliers.
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  Excellent relationship building skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment working across function and business units.
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  Confident and self-aware with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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  Strong analytical abilities and critical thinking skills; strengths in problem solving and root cause analysis.
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  Hands-on experience and ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing processes.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education and Experience

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  BS in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).
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  5+ years’ experience in manufacturing required.
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  Experience with statistical methods and analysis.
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  Experience managing multiple projects in scope, schedule, and status.
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  Understanding of manufacturing P/L relative to cost savings realization.
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  Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred
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  Ability to analyze problems quickly, resulting in development of effective corrective actions.

Porex is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a mission-driven, global market-leading company with a strong culture, which presents tremendous career growth opportunities.

With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.

Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us!

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