Process Engineer
Canpack · Muncie, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Canpack (packaging) in Muncie, IN. Establish, document, monitor, and improve maintenance procedures on equipment.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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About the role
Position Summary
The Decorator Process Engineer will be responsible for leading and advising plant staff and team members to drive plant process optimization of the Decorator areas in multiple high speed can manufacturing facilities.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
- ◆Lead and develop team members.
- ◆Manage resources, activities, and vendors to ensure efficient operations for the Decorator area.
- ◆Establish, document, monitor, and improve maintenance procedures on equipment.
- ◆Use systems and data to identify process issues and lead teams through the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
- ◆Seek out and champion R&D of new processes or technologies related to the Decorator.
- ◆Lead and drive in-plant process improvements to drive down spoilage rates.
- ◆Create SOPs and Work Instructions associated with Decorator equipment and processes.
- ◆Participate in OEM buy-offs and trials.
- ◆Lead and coordinate trials and equipment commissioning alongside plant personnel.
- ◆Provide direction as well as hands-on demonstration of troubleshooting skills on Decorator equipment and processes.
· Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
5 years minimum job-related experience Expert level knowledge of equipment and processes to include, but not limited to, Decorator, Pin Oven, O/V Unit, Bottom Coater. Ability to rebuild O/V Units, Inkers, Bottom Coater. Experience with Stolle Concord Decorators preferred Experience leading and managing work teams Demonstrated ability to partner and negotiate with contractors and vendors Experience leading and advising production personnel using continuous improvement / Lean & Six Sigma tools and methodology Project Management experience preferred Experience with coaching and technical development of team members and supervisors Self-starter who can work independently and prioritize work tasks
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O 25-50+ lb- O
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs O 25-50+ lb- O
Stand C
Walk C
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical
Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become loud and very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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