Encapsys-Process Improvement Professional I

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 and  LinkedIn.

POSITION OVERVIEW 

The Plant Process Engineer is accountable for daily monitoring of quality and process trends, tuning critical parameters, leading investigations and continuous improvement.  The position reports directly to the Operations Manager and will work closely with plant leadership, engineering, and plant operators. A successful candidate will need to be able to work in a flexible, often shifting environment and have strong data and statistical analysis skills as well as be able to apply engineering principles.  

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop detailed understanding of process equipment, chemistry, and proficiency in all quality data systems  

• Monitor daily quality and process trends and tune critical inputs to keep processes running at desired targets  

• Participate in investigations, document root cause, and implement sustainable corrective actions to resolve equipment, processing, or product quality issues. 

• Drive continuous improvement and manage change management systems for assigned product line.  

• Document process and product performance and share with appropriate plant or customer contacts 

• Collaborate with Quality Team to ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality standards. 

• Support Encapsys Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) by contributing to team efforts that strive to guarantee quality, minimize cost, meet delivery promises, maintain processes, and work safely. 

• Ensure that Safe & Healthy workplaces are provided for all. This should be accomplished by the effective management of the Associate Team, through personal observation and engagement. 

• Ensure that all emergency arrangements are in place – Fire exit routes clear, fire doors accessible and not locked or blocked, and fire-fighting equipment present in the correct location. 

• Be visible and available to associates in office & support areas. 

• Be engaged in the safety process as a safety team coach/sponsor or project team leader.  Attend site safety meetings and be an active participant. 

• Ensure that associates h