Job Description
A Process Improvement Engineer is required by Careerwise recruitment to work with our Clare based chemical manufacturing client.
Role of this position
1. Provide technical support as required to production and other departments in the areas of process, equipment, components, systems and new product introduction.
2. To schedule and run the necessary process improvement projects required, to improve material / labour productivity and efficiencies.
3. Identify and execute key projects to reduce cost (e.g. scrap, labour inefficiency) in the manufacturing process.
4. Coach and mentor employees on critical lean concepts such as Value Stream Mapping Visual Management, POU Inventory, KanBan Replenishment etc.
5. Project manage process improvements, using Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Techniques to improve manufacturing performance against key metrics.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
6. Degree in Chemical/ Industrial Mechanical / Production Engineering or equivalent is required.
7. Lean or Six Sigma Qualification would be advantageous.
8. Project Management Training would be advantageous.
9. 5 years Industrial experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
10. Good appreciation and working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Process Improvement Techniques.