Process Advocate

Process Advocate

Location(s):

Joplin, MO, US, 64804

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Function:

Manufacturing

Audience:

Hourly

Work Arrangement:

On Site

Requisition ID:

68689

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Consistent with our Leadership Accountabilities, the Process Advocate is accountable to help establish and maintain process recipes for operating lines to safely produce products that consistently meet codes, specifications, and customer requirements at the lowest cost. The Process Advocate is accountable to continuously improve the glass making process to eliminate waste, improve safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity, and improve the product.

Reports to : The Process Advocate is an hourly position reporting to the Plant Technical Leader.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows all Owens Corning safety policies and procedures.

Ensuring a safe, clean and environmentally compliant work environment and building a culture where safety is a first priority

Ensuring that all control plans, work instructions, and other procedures related to the technical operation of the production lines and packaging area ensure the safety of employees

Developing risk assessments for critical tasks

Develop, support, and maintain Production Recipe Data for line operation software

Facilitate TPM through participation in the Focused Improvement (FI) Pillar

Identifying, understanding, and teaching others the Critical Product Characteristics required to provide our customers with a quality product, including packaging.

Assisting in developing and implementing of procedures and systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed customer expectations

Supporting experiments or trials for new and existing products and packaging to ensure they meet our customer's fitness for use

Conducting process audits to review Critical Product Characteristics and Critical Process Variables and implementing sustainable corrective actions for process shifts or upsets

Determining process consistency and capability (Cpk)

Implementing control charting schemes for Critical Process Variables based on ISBMS and S&T specifications

Assisting in the development and implementation of Operator Control Plans to ensure that all products meet specifications at the lowest cost

Identifying and eliminating common causes of product, packaging, and process variation (troubleshooting)

Analyzing product and process data, providing feedback and making recommendations to optimize performance

Identifying and implementing process improvements and best practices. Improvements may originate from S&T, ISBMS, or other facilities

Implementing corrective actions for issues surfaced through quality complaints and hold tags

Establishing processes for all critical tasks and audit for adherence and compliance

Partner with maintenance to resolve equipment issues

Identifying capital funding for equipment, modifications, etc.

Assisting to educating employees in the manufacturing process and process control procedures

Partnering with employees to develop and implement operator focused control plans

Partnering with Maintenance to develop and implement operational plans for equipment to ensure employee understanding and ownership using the principles of TPM

Ability to obtain Hazard Recognition Certification (HRC) with 1 year of starting position

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required

Two year Associates degree in technical related field highly preferred

Must be 18 years or older

Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or technical environment

Worked with TPM on an AM team and has lead FI projects

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

The employee should hold the following abilities:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions

Six Sigma, TPM, and 5S practices

Willingness to support training and cross-functional efforts

Must have the ability to train and coach others

Must have strong process acumen and high mechanical aptitude

Must be able to secure and maintain job related qualifications and certifications as required by the nature of this position

Possess strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Strong internal and external customer service skills

Work well in team environment

Work independently

Basic mathematical calculations and measurements

Must maintain schedule flexibility to ensure smooth production

Pass drug screen prior to employment

Acceptable background check

Pass pre-employment physical

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Non-Rotating shifts - 8-hour

Stand for extended prolonged periods during 8-hour shift

Work overtime as needed

Meet the physical demands of the work environment

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Nearest Major Market:

Joplin