Own the consistency, efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes at a consumer-products plant. Develops and monitors processes against cost, quality and safety targets, leads root cause analysis and corrective action, and supports new product launches and capital projects. Frequent time on the plant floor, with occasional off-shift support during launches.
What you’ll own
Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve throughput, cut waste and hold product quality
Lead process validation and capability studies (SPC, DOE, Cp/Cpk)
Write and maintain SOPs and process control plans
Investigate nonconformances, lead root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions
Maintain quality systems that meet internal, customer and regulatory standards (FDA, SQF, ISO 9001)
Lead PFMEA and risk assessments; support customer complaints, audits and product release
Support capital projects, including equipment commissioning and qualification
Partner with R&D, operations, maintenance and supply chain on launches, raw material changes and change control, and train operators on process control
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, industrial or manufacturing engineering, or a related field
5-7 years of manufacturing experience; a consumer packaged goods background is strongly preferred
Track record delivering Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement projects
Experience with quality management systems and statistical process control
Fluent in root cause tools (Why-Why, fishbone, DMAIC), PFMEA, control plans and Gage R&R
Familiar with ERP and MES systems and analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI, Excel)
Preferred: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Lean certification, ASQ CQE or CQA
