Process Improvement Engineer

Process Improvement Engineer

At The
Westervelt Company, we are stewards of the land. We believe in sustainable
management, conservation and protection of our natural resources. We are
committed to our core values of ensuring the safety and well-being of our
employees, providing the highest quality products and services for our
customers, and developing long-lasting relationships in the communities where
we live and work.

We are
searching for a Process Improvement Engineer for Westervelt Lumber in Moundville,
AL.

The Process Improvement Engineer is an early talent development position. The person in this role will be required to successfully complete Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training and meet all certification requirements. The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading and executing assigned process improvement activities & projects. Project opportunities are identified by a Continuous Improvement Steering Committee. The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for defining the scope of a problem, gathering data to establish the baseline performance, identifying appropriate process metrics, identifying various factors that relate to outcomes, using statistical tools to perform root cause analysis, developing potential solutions to root causes and working with Process Stakeholders to implement corrective action and control plans. This position will be responsible for multiple projects at any given time.

Duties
Include:
-Assist in identification & scoping of improvement project opportunities.

-Lead process improvement projects & teams using the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.

-Develop & implement data collection plans and track data metrics for process improvement initiatives.
-Assist stakeholders in the development & implementation of process metrics.

-Mentor & coach others in the use & application of Lean Six Sigma tools.

-Lead & conduct Lean/Kaizen events.

-Develop, assist and utilize Lean Six Sigma Green Belts in execution of projects.
-Assist stakeholders in the implementation of selected continuous improvement projects.

-Gain proficiency and provide assistance in the utilization of statistical software and the interpretation of results.
-Achieve annual targeted project savings.

Required
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations
  Management, Industrial Engineering, Forestry or related disciplines relevant
  to manufacturing, forestry, ecological services and other company business
  operations is preferred.
• 1-2 years relevant work experience
• Ability to achieve Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Affinity to work in an industrial enviornment
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Above average presentation skills
• Self-disciplined and motivated
• Ability to form & work with teams of varying education
  backgrounds and skill levels
• Ability to understand and utilize statistical tools
• Project
  management skills
• Excellent
  follow-up & analytical skills
• Ability
  to influence and motivate others
• Ability
  to work independently

The
base salary range for this position is $61,000 - $91,500.
Actual base salary is based on the experience and qualifications of the
selected candidate.

Equal
Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual
Orientation

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