Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Job Title: Sr Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Salary: $130,000 - $150,000
Industry: Pulp & Paper
Overview:
DSJ Global, a leading E2E Supply Chain and Manufacturing Recruitment Firm is actively partnered with an industry-leading pulp/paper manufacturing organization who is looking to add a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to their growing team.
As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer you will:
- Lead high-level analysis of manufacturing processes to identify significant areas for improvement, focusing on strategic cost reduction and efficiency enhancements through advanced system and workflow optimization.
- Lead and mentor teams in continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles, providing expert technical guidance and setting strategic goals to streamline operations and eliminate waste.
- Partner with production leadership teams to troubleshoot complex issues and spearhead sustainable operational improvements, ensuring minimal downtime and significantly enhanced productivity.
- Oversee and strategize with engineering and maintenance teams for comprehensive equipment upgrades and modifications, ensuring optimal machinery performance and future-proofing operations.
- Lead the creation and implementation of advanced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistency and strategic compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards across the organization.
- Strategically oversee compliance with all manufacturing processes, develop and implement extensive safety protocols to protect employees and the environment, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
- Collect, analyze, and synthesize production data at a high level to identify strategic trends, make data-driven decisions, and prepare detailed reports for executive management on production performance and improvement strategies.
- Lead engagements with suppliers to evaluate and strategically implement cutting-edge technologies and equipment that enhance operational capabilities and drive innovation.
- Stay at the forefront of industry trends and operational optimization strategies, facilitating ownership-based approaches, building organizational capability, and influencing industry standards.
- Manage and lead projects related to major process improvements and new product introductions, providing expert training and development to production staff on new equipment and processes, ensuring they are equipped with advanced skills and knowledge.
Qualifications:
- Pulp/Paper experience is a must
- 5+ years of direct manufacturing expereience
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and/or reliability strategies
- Experience training, mentoring and developing others directly or indirectly.
- Experience working with a CMMS system (ex: SAP, Maximo, etc)
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