Process Research Director manages the design and implementation of manufacturing processes. Researches and develops methods to increase productivity, decrease costs, maintain quality and consistency in current products, and discover new products. Being a Process Research Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a top management. The Process Research Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Process Research Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Fort Smith, AR, US, 72916
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The role focuses technical leadership for all Non-Wovens coating lines' processes while building and retaining strong, universal technical individuals driving change for our manufacturing and technical teams across the business. This role will be responsible for mechanical process related improvements, escalation mitigation strategies as well as emergency response.
The Coating Process Engineer will work with operations to deepen process understanding, focusing on driving stability and the shift from reactive to proactive problem solving on the Non-Wovens coating lines. Individual will execute the innovation and development of project elements with an emphasis on the manufacturing process, technology and procedures required to manufacture our products. The Process Engineer is a technical professional that provides expert leadership of projects. Individual resolves highly complex technical issues using existing and potentially new techniques/tools.
The Process Engineer is the expert in design, implementation, and optimization of process areas within their technical expertise. The Process Engineer will work with TPM Leaders in manufacturing plants to prioritize top loss reduction projects and be a key member of TPM projects. The individual will analyze performance metrics and statistics to improve production efficiencies & identify potential problems; and react before they result in excessive losses. The Process Engineer develops detailed recommendations for changes, process improvements, and performance standards.
Direct span of control: No direct reports, influential technical process leadership within Blythewood, Aiken Coating Line, Brugen, and Bobcat (Fort Smith Coating Line), indirect support of all global Non-Wovens sites where needed
Reports to: Non-Wovens Engineering Leader
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety
Technical Knowledge
Drive Manufacturing Productivity
Connections
Communication
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About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses - Composites, Insulation, and Roofing - provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 19,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2022 sales of $9.8 billion. For more information, visit.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
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