Continuous Improvement Engineer

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Saint-Gobain

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Chowchilla, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

    At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home .

    What’s the Job?

    Due to an internal promotion, CertainTeed Insulation has an excellent career opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Engineer.

    The Continuous Improvement Engineer is the primary leader responsible for driving and managing continuous improvement initiatives across the insulation manufacturing facility. This role focuses on enhancing people involvement, productivity, reducing costs, improving quality, and ensuring safety through strategic planning.

    The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible of using key tools from the methodologies as World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM and other continuous improvement techniques.

    As the dedicated CI engineer in the plant, this position will collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement to achieve the World Class Level Key Performance Indicators expected for the Insulation business.

    Key job aspects include:

    • Support the application of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and other CI methods to reduce costs and improve safety, quality, productivity, and other key performance metrics
    • Facilitate planning of WCM initiatives to meet business Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and Must-Win Battles (MWB’s)
    • Collect and analyze data to understand operational losses and define opportunities for improvement
    • Work cross-functionally and collaboratively to execute site improvement plan to achieve budgeted performance metrics and cost reductions
    • Implement guidelines, standards and tools to support a uniform approach to continuous improvement across the plant

    WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

    What do you bring?

    The successful candidate will ideally have a BS degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical), or related discipline, and have at least 1 year of experience:

    • Applying World Class Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement tools/methods in a manufacturing environment (Green or Yellow Belt certification desirable)
    • Working with the site management team to develop strategic/tactical plans to achieve improvements and facilitate change
    • Working independently, as well as collaboratively, to identify the root cause of process issues and implement solutions to provide sustained improvements
    • Analyzing technical data and preparing technical reports (MS Office literacy required)
    • Communicating (written/oral) and interacting with all levels of an organization
    • Training plant personnel in the use of WCM and other CI tools/methods

    The standard work time for this position is days, Monday through Friday. However, specific improvement projects or initiatives may require occasional support during non-standard work time.

    A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

    Who are we?

    Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

    A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

    Legal Statement

    Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

    TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

    Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $79,500 to $123,400 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

    In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $87,400 to $135,700.

    Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.

    Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

    • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental Insurance
    • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
    • LiveWell Wellness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

    Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

    • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
    • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
    • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

    Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

    • Commuter Benefits
    • Group Legal
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Auto and Home Insurance
    • Pet Insurance and Discounts
    • Back-up Child & Elder Care
    • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
  • Industry
    Manufacturing
  • About Us

    Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: We bring well being to people by creating great living spaces and improving daily life. You’ll find us wherever people live, work, play, move and heal. Driven by people with unique ideas and a passion for excellence, our businesses manufacture world-class products for a broad range of engaging industries.