Process Advocate
Owens Corning, Joplin, MO, United States
Process Advocate
Location(s): Joplin, MO, US, 64804 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site
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
Facilitating 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 educate 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
Location(s): Joplin, MO, US, 64804 Function: Manufacturing Audience: Hourly Work Arrangement: On Site
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
Facilitating 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 educate 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