Smurfit Westrock
Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer
Smurfit Westrock, Ruston, Louisiana, United States, 71270
The Opportunity
The Sr. Continuous Improvement Engineer supports the mill operations teams by providing process engineering and technical services throughout most areas of the paper mill. These services include data collecting, data analysis, reporting, software system administration and development, field trouble shooting, procedure writing, operations management systems development, lab test procedure development, capital project justification, safety leadership and quality and environmental management. This role is expected to lead continuous improvement projects, mill initiatives and other tasks needed to improve mill operations, reduce costs, improve quality and environmental performance. This role works closely with the Technical and Environmental Manager on various projects needed throughout the mill.
Task / Responsibilities
Production support
Process Improvements
Cost Savings Initiatives
Quality Control Improvements
Operations Management System Development
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Safety
- Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, and correcting unsafe conditions.
Composure
- Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Managing Diversity
- Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class, supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
Ethics and Values
- Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
Integrity and Trust
- Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Listening
- Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Written Communications
- Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication setting and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Knowledge / Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Senior Process Engineer should be strong in data analysis and data analysis tools such as Pi, Excel and Six Sigma concepts.
This person should also be strong on critical thinking and be able to think outside the box for non-traditional solutions to production issues.
It is also important to be able to effectively communicate ideas and findings through written reports and emails.
Critical Learning Experiences
More than 3 years of relative work experience in manufacturing or engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred degree in Chemical Engineering)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
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Task / Responsibilities
Production support
Process Improvements
Cost Savings Initiatives
Quality Control Improvements
Operations Management System Development
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Safety
- Includes following safety rules and regulations, working to create and maintain good housekeeping, knowledge and use of safety equipment, active participation in safety effort, attending safety meetings, confronting others regarding safety, reporting incidents and near misses, and correcting unsafe conditions.
Composure
- Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Managing Diversity
- Manages all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes; hires variety and diversity without regard to class, supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all.
Ethics and Values
- Adheres to an appropriate (for the setting) and effective set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; rewards the right values and disapproves of others; practices what he/she preaches.
Integrity and Trust
- Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keep confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Listening
- Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
Written Communications
- Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication setting and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
Knowledge / Skills The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Senior Process Engineer should be strong in data analysis and data analysis tools such as Pi, Excel and Six Sigma concepts.
This person should also be strong on critical thinking and be able to think outside the box for non-traditional solutions to production issues.
It is also important to be able to effectively communicate ideas and findings through written reports and emails.
Critical Learning Experiences
More than 3 years of relative work experience in manufacturing or engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred degree in Chemical Engineering)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
Industries
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smurfit Westrock by 2x
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