Live Oak Process Improvement Engineer

Live Oak, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrows breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations Milliken creates products thatenhance peoples lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile flooring chemical and healthcare businesses the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Millikens curious minds and inspired solutions at and on Facebook Instagram LinkedIn and Twitter.

Job Title: Process Improvement Engineer

Job Summary:

This position is located at the Milliken Live Oak Plant located in LaGrange GA and reports to the Process Improvement Manager. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels improve quality consistency and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products including environmental impacts
Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
Prepare diagrams charts tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
Work closely with the Product Development area to create new samples and products
Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
Participate fully in the Safety Process

Qualifications - Required:

Bachelors degree in engineering disciplines such as chemical industrial mechanical electrical and related fields.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint

Qualifications - Preferred:

Previous manufacturing experience (intern co-op or fulltime)

The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following:

Communication skills verbal written and group presentations
Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
Analytical/problem-solving skills
Leadership skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition including but not limited to lactation) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) ancestry national origin citizenship age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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