Magnolia - Senior Process Improvement Professional

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s 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 Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

This position is located at the Milliken – Magnolia Plant located in Blacksburg, SC and reports to the Process Improvement Leader.  The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site as well as working closely with the Engineering Services Department.   Typical hours are Monday—Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.  However, due to continuous operations of the plant, the work schedule may require arriving before 8:00 am, staying beyond 5:00 pm, and participation in the management team weekend rotation schedule.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the process improvement team, including other managers and technical production associates, for their designated department
• Develop a thorough understanding of the conditions that impact the processes and products
• Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
• Analyze problems and implement practical solutions using critical thinking skills
• Incorporate creative thinking to problem solving to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
• Prepare presentations, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
• Communicate effectively with a diverse group of associates
• Strive to develop all direct reports
• Work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goa