Process Improvement Engineer - Remote - Central Region
CRH
- Kansas City, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, evaluate and improve production methods utilizing lean tools, knowledge of product design, materials and parts, tooling and production equipment capabilities, process methods, and quality control standards
- Help identify opportunities for significant improvement at Regional locations by working with operations and/or sales teams to understand opportunities to apply lean process improvement initiatives and/or capital investment to improve profitability and competitive advantage
- Provide oversight and guidance, planning, training and mentoring to plant-level teams executing lean process improvement activities
- Drive manufacturing process change through active hands-on communication and coordination with plant-level teams
- Optimize plant layout and flow to reduce inefficiencies and reduce costs
- Oversee and lead plant improvement workshops to identify, diagnose and address bottlenecks and inefficiencies in production processes
- Provide training on kaizen, 5S and lean tools and techniques
- Provide follow-up and tracking to ensure identified improvement opportunities are completed as planned
- Translate operational needs into project requirements and specifications
- Force rank improvement opportunities - develop and implement project analysis techniques and processes to select opportunities that optimize the following desired attributes: Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk, Cost to Implement
- Establish close working relationships with manufacturing personnel to ensure safety, quality, and productivity requirements are met by providing technical training and technical assistance
- Facilitate communication forums for plant-based subject matter experts and provide technical assistance to plant management and engineering staff who will manage non-major projects
- Ensure that the policies, practices, and equipment running in plants comply the Operational Excellence framework and best practices
- Identify and manage innovation opportunities for operations
- Lead preparation of assigned capital project white papers and scopes in cooperation with local and business leadership teams
- Administer standards for next-level plant design that support long-term commercial strategies
- Lead hyper care of large capital projects to ensure a seamless transition into plant operations
- Identify and support sustainability opportunities inside operations
- Work with Engineering, Operations, Safety, Quality on new equipment LOTO procedures and practices
- Develop and execute standard processes to evaluate, procure, assess, and install new plant equipment
- Conduct operational audits as requested by your manager
- 3+ years of manufacturing experience
- In depth knowledge and practical experience applying lean manufacturing methodologies to support continuous production operations
- Quality control/maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Track record of achieving positive results using lean manufacturing techniques
- Competency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and experience with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
- Effective team builder and leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team within a highly matrixed environment
- Ability to lead multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Working knowledge and experience with project management software programs
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion