This position must be based out of Kansas City, KS or Athens, GAUtilizing World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles, the Process Champion supports the execution of the process improvement strategy for the Insulation Sites by ensuring assimilation and integration of known process knowledge, engineering principles and best practice equipment enabling capable operations. Key areas include: product formulation, process development and optimization, equipment design and optimization, general project engineering, and trial planning and execution.This role is the also the primary trainer for plant process engineers building process expertise at the sites.Essential DutiesSafety & Environment
Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels.
Complies with all environmental standards, assures good housekeeping practices following 5S systems, enforces plant rules and safety regulations, and supports WCM initiatives.
General
Participates in different project teams which analyze process variations; develop solutions and implements corrective actions by using advanced statistical tools in identifying and resolving the root causes of the variations in the process.
Responsibilities include designing / developing new process systems, revising existing processes, and developing and coordinating the implementation of projects, which contribute substantially to plant profitability.
Responsible for safely and successfully executing projects, documenting, and with assistance from supervisor communicating progress and results through reports, presentations etc.
Develops and encourage innovative processes and equipment concepts along with follow through to Return on Investments’ (ROI) patents and / or proprietary intellectual property.
Closely partners with R&;;D and Engineering groups to ensure new process knowledge and equipment
Process Integration
Assists plants in execution of key projects as identified on the plant process route map.
Provides overall process leadership for sites by being technical experts in one or more areas of Insulation manufacturing by:
Ensuring process gaps to established best practice standards are identified at each site.
Recommending and aiding the plant in correcting process gaps and issues.
Working with site to establish clear process parameters leading to a more stable/capable manufacturing operation.
Providing process and quality-based engineering and maintenance advice to plant operating personnel
Providing troubleshooting expertise for process and equipment issues
Performing equipment studies to verify proper and efficient operation of major process equipment
Assists plants in ensuring process knowledge, operational settings and equipment quality maintenance is sustained via use of Step 0 and other WCM foundational systems.
Training & Education
Principal trainer for engineers and local trainers.
Support Training of operators and maintenance personnel as needed.
Works with the Advanced Manufacturing team to leverage data in all facets of Insulation Manufacturing.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Ceramic or Material Science Engineering or equivalent experience in similar industries required
5-7 years’ experience in insulation manufacturing in one or more of the following areas: Batch, Furnace and forehearth, Binder, Fiberizing
Minitab experience preferred
Understanding of mass & energy balance, flow diagrams, Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), fluid properties and thermodynamics preferred
Excellent problem solving capabilities and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks
Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
-We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:
Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
Employee Recognition Programs
PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, 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 (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose,- “Making-the World a Better Home."-Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual 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.-