Process & Focus Improvement Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety and plant requirements individually and hold other team members to the same high standards of safety
• Process Performance Support the TPM process through Daily Management and participating on AM area or Pillar Teams as required
• Support plant maintenance and operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer
• Perform root cause analysis in partnership with key stakeholders to address quality issues, implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets
• Analyze product and process data to optimize performance. Identify and implement process improvements and best practices with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and improved efficiency
• Identify and request capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.
• Develop and maintain master samples for granuales and shingles for production lines
• Customer Response Center main contact. Record and maintain log of calls and validate claims on monthly report
• Complete lab test for warehouse audits, lab testing as directed by Granville, and raw material testing
• Investigate roof claims, conduct inspections as needed to resolve claims, coordinate roof sampling and record and report findings
• Communicate quality issues to plant personnel
• Develop and coordinate LPA’s
• Assist with managing QM Pillar with Technical Leader
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot Quality equipment related to quality of product in production
• Cookordinate plant trials of new products, raw materials or product enhancements
• Conduct training, annual lab certification and provides necessary feedback
• Maintain lab inventories order as needed to keep lab supplies stocked
• Participate in customers visits, and conduct contractor training
• Leads Continuous Improvement Activities
• Leverages standard work to minimize variation and waste
• Leads Focused Improvement activities to improve process capability and efficiencies, reduce costs, and eliminate waste
• Partners with relevant stakeholders to optimize process and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participates in and leads Kaizen and 5S events in various work areas throughout plant

Job Requirements

• BA degree in Engineering preferred
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Understand verbal and written instructions
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Operate necessary software to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Log into and navigate Talent Center and accomplish required online training routinely
• Think under pressure and make quick decisions to identify solutions
• Work well in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to learn the responsibilities of this position

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Wear required PPE equipment (safety glasses, bump cap, steel toe boots, ear protection, heat/cut resistant gloves, long sleeve shirt, and face mask)
• Able to shovel wet sand
• Able to climb and descend stairs
• Able to lift, push, and pull 50lbs repetitively
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements