Process Engineer develops and optimizes continuous production and manufacturing processes to achieve the output, quality, and cost goals of the organization. Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. Being a Process Engineer identifies process bottlenecks and devises solutions to resolve. Recommends changes or upgrades to equipment, work methods, or other aspects of the process to improve efficiency and utilization of resources including labor, energy and raw materials. Additionally, Process Engineer requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Process Engineer works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Process Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
West Fraser’s Joyce, LA, mill is looking for a Process Engineer to assist management with the analysis of production processes and procedures; and improve equipment sustainment and reliability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
· Analyze safety, production, & maintenance processes to gain margin improvement.
· Review OEM processes and make recommendations concerning requirements and standard work procedures.
· Monitor production and quality control systems, or other operational reports to detect process problems and trends.
· Mentor assigned personnel to promote efficiency and build leadership and team skills.
· Recommend process improvements in the work area to gain efficiencies.
· Communicate effectively with all team members and ensure miscommunications are minimized.
· Coordinate with other senior staff members on personnel, safety, finance, and purchasing issues, looking for ways to increase and enhance all functional areas.
· Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Engineering Manager.
· Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, Certifications/Licenses:
· BS in an engineering discipline from an accredited University.
· Three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Key Relationships:
· Work as part of a team and deliver value to the team.
· Analyze data to recommend informed operational decisions.
· Understand and learn methods to gain efficiency and margin improvement.
· Understand how training can produce a gain efficiency and increase production levels.
· Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
· Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
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If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com
West Fraser is a diversified North American wood products company producing southern yellow pine lumber and wood chips across the Southern US and Western Canada. We are the largest lumber producer in North America!
Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us. West Fraser is a growing company that believes strongly in promoting from within and prides itself on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
We thank all candidates for their interest. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that reflect the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
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