Process Specialist

Basic Function

The Process Specialist will monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize operating lines to drive process and product improvements. During a typical day they will apply technical knowledge to detect causes of deviations in quality, capacity, yield, and energy consumption. The individual will identify, recommend and implement strategic projects to improve line performance. A process Specialist will also collaborate with site leadership to support process design and implementation of capital projects. #LI-LL2

Roles & Responsibilities

• Releasing process orders in SAP, review BOM’s for irregularities, make BOM corrections as needed, update run rates and process order notes in SAP.
• Send missing material list to NXO buyer for upcoming production runs.
• Create new production versions in SAP for existing SAP item numbers.
• Add notes to BOM header page for quality complaints, special PPE requirements, and QC specs.
• Update the schedule to reflect completed runs, newly released process orders, missing raw materials, scheduled maintenance downtime, etc.
• Attend daily NXO production/scheduling meeting.
• Re-sequence production runs on the schedule for efficient color wheels, processing needs, Lab trials, or other considerations to improve productivity.
• Forward any questions and requests from Customer Service/Asset Management to the appropriate NXO site staff and respond with answers and updates.
• Communicate Priority changes to NXO site members.
• Work with the Maintenance team, NXO management, and Customer Service/Asset management to schedule planned machine downtime for preventative maintenance and machine repair. 
• Request updates from Purchasing on ordered raw materials. 
• Work with site buyer/Purchasing and Customer Service/Asset Management on future raw material demand for specific SAP items. 
• Determine and communicate impact to the schedule due to back ordered raw materials.
• Calculate and coordinate partial runs based on shortage of raw materials.
• Fill out LOTO and Life Critical Field Audits once a month or as determined by site manager.
• Track problems, identify action items, and report progress weekly.
• Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly production reports as needed.

Min. Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in a manufacturing
• Demonstrated capability in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable in Scheduling
• Ability to apply engineering concepts to solve performance problems
• Knowledgeable in the HSE/PSM regulations and relevant company Operational Excellence guidelines/procedures
• Good troubleshooting skills and technique
• Properly interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to work proactively and support other personnel and departments.
• Possess a professional attitude
• Ability to multitask and utilize the time available to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Stand on feet for 8-12 hours
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. or more
• Ability to work with fiberglass among other potentially hazardous materials
• Willing and able to comply with respiratory fit testing
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance at all times
• Ability to work in moderate noise level atmosphere
• Ability to work in an environment that is not temperature-controlled; very warm temperatures in summer months

Competencies