Key Responsibilities:
* Identify, develop and implement improvement projects, utilizing lean six sigma tools as appropriate, in the areas of:
o Efficiency improvement
o Scrap reduction
o Product quality improvement
o Cost reduction
o Safety enhancement
* Champion the use of lean six sigma tools in the technical transfer of products between facilities and continuous improvement of commercial products.
* Lead raw material change activities in the area.
* Support the implementation of product data collection systems and analytical techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
* Lead investigations into process, product and quality issues to achieve long term solutions, including technical support and contact with external personnel on process and product lines, using Root Cause Analysis methodology, and implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions.
* Initiate, coordinate and complete capital and process development projects within the membrane manufacturing plants, utilizing a structured approach and detailed planning to deliver projects that meet or exceed stakeholder expectations, delivered Right First Time, safely, on schedule and with excellent results.
* Lead and coordinate Risk Mitigation initiatives such as FMEA and Risk Assessments.
* Support the management of the plant BOMs and COR systems. Develop expertise in Oracle/SAP.
* Responsible for the process development related to new products and qualifications, including trial work to determine process windows prior to qualifications.
* Responsible for the development, introduction and operation of process monitoring/control systems and procedures, reviewing data to identify trends and weaknesses.
* Maintain and develop process documentation and procedures.
* Support various groups: quality, validation, maintenance, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), etc., to achieve objectives.
* Stay up to date on the technology surrounding membranes and membrane processes through journals, patents, or similar sources, and through networking with membrane experts within the organization.
* Ensure that process information is documented and that this document is updated as necessary to reflect increased process knowledge and understanding.
* Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and safety rules on new and existing equipment.