Production Process Engineer

Job Summary:
MycoWorks is seeking a person to fill the role of Production Process Engineer. This person will be responsible for improving all machinery, processes, and operator capability in MycoWorks’ new Reishi™ production facility. 

Critical focus areas for the Production Process Engineer will be: eliminating the facility’s top losses to root cause; development and maintenance of critical Daily Management Systems; assisting with the implementation of the MycoWay (MycoWorks’ novel manufacturing work system); coaching and development of all plant operators via the rollout of standards; improving the quality systems throughout the facility. The Production Process Engineer will be expected to accomplish their work via daily on-the-floor coaching (50-80%).

This role interacts heavily with multiple organizations, including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, and Process Development. The role reports to the Production Line Leader.

This is an on-site role at our manufacturing plant in Union, South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, prioritize, analyze, and eliminate manufacturing process losses and inefficiencies
• Collaborate with experts across multiple functions and disciplines in order to arrive at the best possible solution to any given problem
• Become the “process expert” for the assigned area of ownership and be able to give technical and process input for future improvement projects
• Create daily action plans to support the Line’s Daily Direction Setting (DDS) cycle
• Assist the Production Line Leader with the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) process
• Build Operator capability through the development and training of Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and One-Point Lessons via the Leadership Coaching on the Floor (LCOF) system 
• Become an Autonomous Maintenance expert and utilize related Daily Management Systems to implement and maintain systematic fixes
• Own the delivery and start-up of new machinery and projects within the assigned area of ownership
• Assist in the development and rollout of quality-related standards
• Support the implementation of the MycoWay by leveraging servant leadership principles
• Promote a “Zero Defect” culture within the facility
• Helps to drive the company vision in production facility
• Serve as the back-up to the Production Line Leader

Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or Business is preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in Manufacturing working on the production floor and coaching operators
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools and ability to coach others in the organization on their proper execution
• Experience working in cross functional teams
• Understanding of TPM / Lean methodologies 
• Ability to execute gap analyses and create focused action plans
• Understanding of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) systems, specifically: Defect Handling; Centerline; Clean, Inspect, and Lubrication 
• Knowledge of statistical process control 
• Ability to make business decisions quickly while under pressure
• Able to effectively give and receive feedback to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to operate with incomplete information and implicit instruction
• Knowledge and experience working in a cleanroom environment a plus 
• Experience with starting up new equipment and/or production lines a plus

We are a 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role may require overtime and the ability to work varied shifts in order to meet the needs of the business.

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