Continuous Improvement Engineer - Gpac

We are partnered with a 100-year-old manufacturing company that is rapidly growing and looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to help support and service the pharma and biotech industry, supplying prescription packaging.

What You Will Do...

• Work closely with the other functions and the shift teams to identify and deliver continuous improvements in all areas of the operation including EHS performance, reliability, quality and production costs.
• Closely monitor process conditions, analyze and investigate deviations from standard. Develop and drive sustainable solutions to restore the process to full function.
• Provide technical support for specific manufacturing unit(s) including monitoring performance metrics, troubleshooting and investigating product quality problems.
• Manage unit Process Safety Management (PSM) aspects including Management of Change (MOC) process as needed.
• Participate in incident investigations using Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and/or other tools.
• Provide subject matter expertise / process knowledge of the unit(s) to all functions (e.g. Maintenance, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, etc.) in regard to unit standard operating conditions.
• Provide expertise in the start-up and shutdown of the plant for planned and unplanned circumstances. Work with construction personnel to effectively install and startup plant equipment.
• Assist the Operations Leader in developing plans to ensure cost effective use of assets.
• Use six sigma or other defect elimination tools and lean tools to find solutions.

What You Will Have...

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 5+ years of work experience in a plastics injection clean facility
• Excellent computer skills and be able to become highly proficient in the use of modern digital tools.
• Proficient in Root Cause Failure Analysis and Continuous Improvement

All inquiries are CONFIDENTIAL!

If you would like to learn more about this position or any other opportunities reach out to me today at:

Email: destiny.metzger@gogpac.com

Call/Text: (319) 500 - 8029

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.