Process Engineer

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Sonoco is currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Brantford!

This individual is responsible for process improvement in the paper manufacturing process.

They will conduct studies and makes recommendations with regard to continuous process control improvements which enhance productivity, reduce scrap. Improve quality and enhance the work environment. Develops capital authorization requests and manages capital projects.

What you’ll be doing :

• Provides plant leadership for manufacturing control strategies and process improvement plans. Develops annual goals and objectives for process improvement and manages implementation of the process improvement strategy. Analyzes production trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develops capital authorization requests and manages capital projects. Identifies new technology and leverages new technology from other Paper Division manufacturing locations.
• Utilizes Six Sigma and Total Quality Management tools to which enhance productivity, reduce scrap, improve quality and enhance the work environment. Manages multiple projects and supports process improvement teams within the plants.
• Works with plant employees to establish standard work instructions for manufacturing procedures which supports quality products and services.
• In conjunction with mill support team, conducts mill audits to identify improvement opportunities. Develops improvement action plans based on the audits and manages the implementation of those plans.
• Manages and documents mill engineering changes. Maintains current records of mill processes and controls.
• Works with customers to qualify mill engineering changes and their impact on the customers processes and products.
• Provides support to maintenance systems within the mill
• Works with Quality Engineer and Customers to develop or improve paper grades. Establishes control plans to provide long-term sustainable improvements.
• Ensure the safety of all employees; assisting with a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries
• Comply with all applicable provincial and local environmental and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
• Support Plant management in continuous improvement initiatives, such as 5S with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing

We’d love to hear from you if :

One or more years of manufacturing experience

Sonoco values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.  We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of : race; ancestry; place of origin; ethnic origin; citizenship; creed / religious beliefs; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity; gender expression; age; record of offences;  family status; marital status; receipt of public assistance and disability (or any other ground  protected by applicable laws and legislation).  Sonoco is committed to providing employment accommodations and accessibility at all stages of the employment cycle.