Site Engineering Lead
Sherwin-WilliamsAbout the role
The Site Engineering Lead is responsible for driving operational improvements through the development and implementation of process optimization initiatives. This includes standardizing procedures, applying statistical methodologies, and leading cross-functional project teams to enhance manufacturing performance.
- Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Travel Required: 5%
Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing operations, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and establish operating procedures for the plant to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times
Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and assess processes
Develop routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
Create and maintain process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Optimize processes to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times
Lead tactical site-level projects and contribute to regional and divisional projects
Identify, communicate, and overcome obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements
Lead and improve process procedures by partnering with operating employees in various departments to collect, analyze, and implement results via training or capital expenditure recommendations
Review and understand and apply safety standards and/or regulations to processes and projects
Prepare and support site audits
Manage multiple contractors and present successful projects
Demonstrate ability to learn and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment and control systems
Mechanical equipment installs & new equipment integration
Capital project planning, budgeting & execution
Financial forecasting for engineering initiatives
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher or at least four (4) years of work experience in engineering
- Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility or in an operations environment
- Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in engineering function
- Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
- Must have have at least one (1) year of work experience managing projects in engineering or operations
- Must have previous work experience with Project Management software (such as Procore or MS Project) and/or Design software such as AutoCAD
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
- Have at least four (4) years of work experience in engineering function
- Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader c
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