MDI Manager and Process Engineer

Our Process Engineer will be responsible for timely project completion and leadership of continuous improvement achievement within the manufacturing plant. Accountable for the overall quality and recovery components of manufacturing which is accomplished by auditing equipment performances in the proper methods of processing. Serving as a change agent and facilitator of the MDI processes. Our Rice Lake plant operates 24/5; this role will require a working schedule of Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm but will need to be flexible to meet the needs of our off shifts.

Accountabilities:

• Leads or supports project activities in the following areas:
  • OEE improvement through Facility (Availability/Quality/Performance)
  • Waste reduction throughout the facility
  • Cost improvement
  • Improving utilization of personnel material and utilities
  • Process improvements Including Continuous improvement lean manufacturing and efficiency throughout the Facility.
  • New technology development
  • Commissioning Qualification and Validation of new equipment
• Reviews production schedules engineering specifications orders and related information to help guide optimization of product flow
• Develop implement and roll out VSM (Value stream mapping) capacity planning and communicate capital needs to achieve process goals as determined with Management team.
• Analyzes and develops statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establishes quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Supervise process control team
• Provide the leadership and initiative to ensure the successful implementation of MDI. Proactively manage change in a way to help ensure continuous improvement success.
• Learn and develop the key skills required to implement all DMS across the plant. Help create ownership and shared results from process improvements.
• Lead manage and coordinate activities such as FIT events training/education in various continuous improvement processes etc. Be a teacher and facilitator of continuous improvement.
• Develop and utilize tools that will maximize the effectiveness of MDI and sustain them over time. This includes but is not limited to OSI PI Defect Logs Centerlines CID Routes and other related continuous improvement tools.
• Track and report KEY milestones and metrics related to plant MDI goals.
• Ensure processes and practices are in place to identify and share best practices with the plant and across the organization.
• Provide a professional work environment with internal and external customers. Must be able to effectively manage up down and across the organization and successfully build collaborative relations across the supply chain.
• Ability to work independently and within teams on abstract projects with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering Engineering Operations Management Food Science or equivalent plus two years of continuous improvement experience.
• Minimum: plus five (5) years of proven Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience

Skills:

• The ability to facilitate the collaborative examination of the possible outcomes focusing on safety quality and productivity.
• The ability to quickly grasp technical and abstract concepts.
• To be able to consistently challenge continuous improvement teams to achieve superior results
• Training is an integral part of this position. The candidate must have a background or proven experience in training.
• Computer literacy is a must due to the nature of equipment operation and reporting.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts is required.
• Leadership qualities will be required because the candidate will be directing the plant management group on best practices in the operation of plant equipment.
• Moderate to advanced knowledge of processing equipment processing methods manufacturing philosophies and basic manufacturing SOPs.
• Work with the teams to set and achieve stretch goals for the event; encourage calculated risks (based on facts/data not gut)

About McCain

At McCain were feeding the world: from French fries to cakes we contribute to the important role food plays in peoples lives. Thats why were dedicated to ensuring our core valuesFamily Authentic Trusted and Qualityshine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience a presence in more than 160 countries and a global team of 22000 people our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together along with our business and community partners to bring sustainable growth and positive change today tomorrow and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

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