Standard Textile
manufacturing
ProcessImprovementEngineer
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“Process Improvement Engineer at Standard Textile. Skills: process management, continuous improvement, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, LEAN methodology, root cause analysis. analyzing and optimizing existing business processes. driving continuous operational improvement”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve operation costs, quality and turn time; reduce waste in manufacturing processes; Complete programs and projects on time and on budget; reduce customer complaints; ensure consistent batch quality; improve material yield
Industry & Context.
well-developed problem-solving skills; troubleshooting skills; analytical skills; root cause analysis; continuous process improvement methods
Frequent typing/data entry, sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lbs.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in Engineering or Textile Sciences (or similar), Internship or Engineering Project in college, High degree of computer literacy to include MS Office, Well-developed problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, Demonstrated leadership skills, Understanding of and experience with root cause analysis and continuous process improvement methods (i. e. LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Pareto Analysis), Ability to quickly learn new processes and technology, oral and written communication skills, Self-starter with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, Proficient planning, organization, and time-management skills, Results-focused and detail-oriented, Safety and team-oriented with a good work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Nice to Have
Prior experience in textile or other manufacturing
What You'll Do.
analyzing and optimizing existing business processes
driving continuous operational improvement
assisting the management team in the implementation
and monitoring of process enhancements
improving operation costs
quality and turn time
recommending and implementing changes to safety procedures
working on productivity improvement projects
initiating or managing cost reduction strategies
identifying areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology
completing programs and projects on time and on budget
analyzing and presenting engineering data to evaluate projects
identifying cost reduction opportunities
estimating cost impact
researching available solutions
implementing projects
educating others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs
collaborating with the process development team to facilitate new products
process improvements and new technology
conducting and leading project meetings
setting clear goals and leading a team to achieve those goals
working to resolve issues
reducing customer complaints
ensuring consistent batch quality
improving material yield
coordinating plant layouts
machine installation and start-up processes
job related tasks as business needs dictate
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional role that will involve working across multiple departments/processes (Bleaching, finishing, automated cut & sew) within the facility; working with other Standard Textile supply chain team members; collaborating with the process development team; conducting and leading project meetings; leading a team to achieve goals; working independently or in a team environment
Communication Scope
oral communication skills; written communication skills
Process & Methodology
completing programs and projects on time and on budget, leading project meetings, setting clear goals, leading a team to achieve goals, planning, organization, time-management
Full Job Description
At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care. The **Process Engineer** will work on assigned projects within the manufacturing and quality assurance functions, focusing on analyzing and optimizing existing business processes to drive continuous operational improvement. This role will assist the management team in the implementation, and monitoring of process enhancements. This is a cross-functional role that will involve working across multiple departments/processes (Bleaching, finishing, automated cut & sew) within the facility along with other Standard Textile supply chain team members. **Responsibilities Include:** * Improve operation costs, quality and turn time * Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards * Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies * Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology * Complete programs and projects on time and on budget * Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects * Requires the ability to identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research available solutions and implement projects * Educate others on lean manufacturing and/or process improvement programs * Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products, process improvements and new technology * Conduct and lead project meetings * Set clear goals and lead a team to achieve those goals * Work to resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure consistent batch quality and improve material yield * Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes * Perform ad-hoc, job related ta
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