Operations - Engineer Continuous Improvement at Sherwin-Williams

Essential Job Functions

• The site lead for all continuous improvement activities which also includes constant interaction/reporting with the Area continuous improvement manager.
• Manages Continuous Improvement and Standard work activities to ensure all targets are met
• Conducts training with factory staff on lean methodologies and ensures continued compliance to ?????
• Benchmarks on best practices to always foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Meets with Project & Process Engineering Manager, Operations Manager and Maintenance Engineer to understand projects, objectives, timelines, and project tasks; may assist with or coordinate communications within the plant; projects are limited in scope, more clearly defined, and receives general project oversight.
• Demonstrates an understanding of fundamental engineering principles and practices while performing research on vendors, equipment, processes, and other areas as required to examine potential solutions or recommend appropriate actions.
• Performs engineering work requiring application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related engineering tasks; tasks may include the preparation of simple plans, designs, calculations, costs, and bills of material in accordance with established codes, standards, and drawings and PSM functions i.e. PSI,PHA,MOC & PSSR.
• Responds to fundamental or general questions and concerns from management, investigates processes, equipment, quality, and other problems and areas and recommends appropriate solutions.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Implements and monitors projects with limited financial or capital scope to ensure objectives and timelines are met and works with management or plant personnel as required to complete tasks.
• The site support for elements of PSM
• Monitors on-going and updated operations, processes, equipment, and related areas, develops and reviews a variety of reports and documents, and adjusts specific equipment or activities; solves problems and recommends solutions as needed.
• Completes appropriate PFPs & eFCAs and related documentation regarding projects to receive budget, operational and final approval.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5 – 10 years’ experience at an MHI