Hot End Process Engineer at Pilkington North America

Purpose:

To oversee the process improvements in the hot end area to assist the shift teams in achieving plant objectives for safety, 5S, environmental, quality, cost, and throughput utilizing a continuous improvement mindset. Responsible for the Batch Plant and assisting other Hot End Process Engineers with their projects and improvements as directed.

Essential Functions:

Safety –

• Complete required audits at the prescribed frequency. These may include Key Safe Behavior audits, Safety Walk and Talk, or similar.
• Adhere to and enforce the Laurinburg plant Working and Safety Rules
• Complete required compliance training
• Be an active participant in accident and injury prevention through the use of audits, dialogue with operators, and system design.
• Identify engineering solutions to potential safety issues, utilizing the safety and sustainability improvement plan to track initiatives.
• Embrace and abide by the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviors.

Environmental –

• Track area incidents and develop corrective actions as needed.
• Identify, monitor, and control waste and implement recycling initiatives
• Participate in identifying, reviewing, and minimizing environmental aspects and impacts.
• Complete environmental training as required

Quality –

• Monitor and improve process capability to ensure product conforms to customer requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement countermeasures for external customer issues as required.
• Implementing 5S initiatives and driving continuous improvement within the plant

Process –

• Identify opportunities to implement solutions to reduce waste using lean management tools to reduce costs, improve the working environment and promote safe working areas.
• Monitor trends of variables in your area to ensure optimum operations using process capability and
• Interface with the maintenance team to ensure the proper preventative work is being done to maintain area equipment as well as identify improvements to help minimize downtime.
• Create and maintain PFMEA and reaction plans for critical variables in your area to help guide improvement, minimize the risk of unplanned process interruption, and assist the shift teams in following proper reaction protocols.
• Assist in creating appropriate training tools for supervisors and shift crews.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the appropriate R+D and technology resources to aid in troubleshooting process issues as needed.
• Ensure processes are in line with knowledge base best practices and MST published by manufacturing excellence as much as possible.
• Establish and track appropriate KPIs to establish the performance of the area and use continuous improvement methodologies to work towards improving results.
• Ensure targets and daily operational plans are well communicated to shift personnel and all stakeholders to ensure consistent operational performance.
• Track equipment performance, using data to determine priorities for improvements.
• Ensure all material ordering is done per appropriate procedures. Procure materials and services as necessary to complete improvement initiatives.
• Elevate improvement ideas for consideration of capital spending where appropriate.
• Review procedures at the appropriate frequency to ensure they are still necessary and consistent with current practices.
• Periodically present project updates to plant personnel or in department update meetings.
• Perform inventories as needed and/or create systems to ensure appropriate inventories of process materials/supplies are available when needed.

• Responsible for ensuring that the required raw materials are shipped, transported and unloaded in a safe and timely manner.
• Verify that the raw materials meet all designated specifications (COA).
• Oversee all unloading, storing, mixing and delivering of the raw materials. 
• Oversee the completion of all PM’s and other maintenance issues in the batch house. 

• Utilize plant manning resources (cover, utility, temps) as appropriate to accomplish tasks in line with expectations.
• Support the operation process, understanding the process is a 24/7 operation, becoming a member on rotation of our on-call team.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Scope/Dimensions:

• Interactions with all levels of managers within the plant
• Interactions with operators within the plant
• Interactions within the NSG group - Group Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence and other facilities

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Innovation and Change: Open to change and actively interested in new developments, technology and emerging market trends. Inspires and generates innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business results. Effectively manages the change process to ensure that the organization remains effective throughout.

• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategic plans for their part of the business by setting short and long-term goals and objectives. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the key financial data that drives profitable growth in their own area.

• Empowers & Develops: Proactive in managing own self-development and learning activities. Reflects on and learns from experience. Reviews progress by providing support and guidance without undermining an individual’s full ownership of issues.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (or equivalent technical experience) is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to facilitate groups in an employee involvement environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS office, specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing skills for reports, presentations, policies, procedures, and specifications.

Qualifications Desired:

• Advanced Problem-Solving Skills (Six Sigma)
• Strong in analytical, innovative and strategic competencies
• Practical experience in Batch plant and Furnace operations or Float Glass Forming.
• Experience of identifying root causes and resolving actions to prevent reoccurrence

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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance. 

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting.   Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin.  Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.