Pendleton Process Improvement Professional II

Milliken and Company

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Milliken Pendleton Plant located in Pendleton, SC and reports to the Process Improvement Manager. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels, improve quality, consistency and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Textile Engineering
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience (intern, co-op, or fulltime)

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
Apply advanced statistical tools and DOE methodologies to monitor process variation and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
Work closely with the Product Development area to create new samples and products
Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
Participate fully in the Safety Process
Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to identify production inefficiencies, optimize machine performance, and reduce defects across multiple departments
Design and automate interactive dashboards and reports that support real-time, data-driven decisions for plant leadership