improvements and projects to reduce unscheduled downtime, increase asset life and enhance processed to improve safety, quality, & plant performance. The managing of these projects should ensure that the work adheres to all company safety policies and OSHA mandated requirements.
Interaction with external vendors, plant stakeholders, and corporate teams will be essential. This position reports to the Engineering Manager at the Chowchilla facility. Essential Duties Manage or assist in managing projects within the facility or cross functionally in other teams as needed. Support the facility capital budget plan to help meet business commitments. Work on developing SOWs, SOPs, RFQs, coordinate
bids, and recommend vendors. Identifies, supports, or directs the execution of improvement efforts to reduce waste in all manufacturing or business processes.
Applies DMAIC - Six Sigma approaches to solve issues and reduce process variation and deviation. Contribute significantly to manufacturing improvement team activities utilizing continuous improvement methodologies. Documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training staff to perform processes correctly and safely. Develop start-up procedures and standard process monitors to ensure health of the line and identify out-of-control processes. Use a data driven approach to center line and footprint all equipment settings.
Work closely with maintenance on various plant priorities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications Member of the Valley Industry Partnership (VIP Program) through Fresno State University Working towards a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or institution. Design using computer aided drafting and design. Required Qualifications Additional Requirements Interpersonal skills sufficiently developed to interact with plant personnel, other plants, suppliers, and contractors to find and implement solutions to problems. Have the ability to instruct and get work done through vendors and plant maintenance.
Ability to work on occasional days of 12+ hours during down days or during a project startup. Occasional travel to vendors, other plants, seminars, trainings and equipment exhibitions. Ability to function alone and in a team-based environment. Ability to work well under pressure. Company Summary Why work for us? At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Legal Statement Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. PDN-9ae9f583-a317-4884-a4dc-9f362ac06962
