Production Engineer - Coaters

The Production Engineer – Coaters will provide project leadership and technical support to the coating operations. This position will focus on driving improvement through changes to equipment, methods, grade designs, etc. This is a developmental position with future growth expected.

Essential Duties and Specific Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects to enhance quality, improve yields, reduce downtime, increase speeds, reduce costs, and reduce working capital
• Track performance and identify areas for improvement
• Analyze production losses to identify root cause, solutions, and preventions
• Develop new procedures and train operators
• Build operator-based systems for improved troubleshooting
• Ensure proper grade and process specifications are within process capability including center lining key variables
• Assist with machine shutdowns and startups including follow-up on maintenance tasks
• Assist superintendents in building and managing operator rounds
• Assist with setting proper productivity standards and bill of materials by grade
• Lead projects to create a visual workplace, reduce waste, and minimize variation
• Provide coverage for shift leadership and/or superintendent when absent
• Provide rotational weekend coverage for coater operations
• Work in a safe manner and help others do so as well

Requirements

• Experience – 2 to 5 years of experience in paper, converting, or coating industry preferred.
• Competencies – Strong leadership skills, passion to drive improvement, sound communication skills, highly motivated, team player, accountable, and responsible for decisions and impact. Experience with project management and lean/six sigma methods a plus.
• Education – B.S. in pulp and paper or chemical engineering preferred. Other technical disciplines will be considered with right experience.