Sr. Analyst, Process Improvement Engineer

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading manufacturing improvement efforts to assure a safe, high quality and high-performance working environment; and continually looking to eradicate losses, build new capabilities, and implement new technologies.

General activities include utilizing lean and reliability tools to identify and execute plant improvement initiatives; designing, constructing, testing, and operating equipment; ensuring that standards of safety, quality, cost, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in production processes; and the interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications.  This role reports directly to the Site Lean Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing technical support to the manufacturing plants to improve safety, manufacturing efficiencies, product quality, resin yield, equipment reliability, and product cost utilizing problem solving tools to define and eliminate root causes of issues

• Investigates, drives, and assists on projects involving cost saving, process optimization, productivity improvements and replacing obsolete equipment related to existing processes

• Conduct plant diagnostics, quantify opportunities, establish business case and alignment with stakeholders for process enhancements

• Create supporting documentation for changes to meet compliance and training needs

• Assuring compliance of company global standards and regulations that may apply

• Capital Project Management – development and leadership of capital projects up to $250,000 on time and within budget from concept through start-up

• Embrace a continuous improvement mindset, apply and promote use of lean tools and systems with the manufacturing teams

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• University Degree and 2 years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree with 1 year of relevant work experience.

• Experience with plastic extrusion, film making, and/or web handling

• Military experience considered in lieu of education requirement.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering field

• Experience working in a high speed, continuous flow manufacturing environment

• Experience with automated packaging and conveyance processes

• Continuous Improvement – Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies and tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and RCA

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner using the appropriate methodologies

• Team and Interpersonal skills - Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, balances team and individual responsibilities, and builds constructive relationships to achieve goals collaboratively

• Innovation - Displays creativity and resourcefulness which generate innovative approaches and ideas

• MS Office Applications, SAP, Autocad experience

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time with operational support outside core business hours as needed to support the 24x7 Manufacturing environment

• Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Standing and walking for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, wear all required personal protective equipment, and use of basic hand tools

• This position is not eligible for remote work

• The position is not eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitn