Job Description
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The Process Design Specialist is responsible for designing, optimizing, and implementing business and operational processes that improve efficiency, productivity, and overall organizational performance. This role develops and maintains process documentation, including process flow maps, design specifications, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Key Responsibilities
Productivity
Analyze existing workflows and identify areas for improvement, recommending changes to minimize bottlenecks and streamline operations.
Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment on process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Continuous Improvement leader and Process Safety and Innovation leader and gather input from various stakeholders.
Coordinate with MT and IT to ensure that technological tools and systems are aligned with process requirements, optimizing software and hardware to support workflow enhancements.
Ensure that new processes are created to improve workflow and reduce operational bottlenecks.
Document process changes and updates and create comprehensive manuals and guidelines for staff training and reference
Delivery
Deliver process design flows within established timelines. Ensure successful completion of project milestones as defined in the project management plans.
Maintain clear communication with cross-functional teams, providing regular updates on project status, challenges, and outcomes.
Implement process improvements that lead to measurable improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, efficiency, scrap reduction, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Deliver innovative process solutions that incorporate best practices and emerging technologies.
Lead the transition management for process changes and ensure that all staff are adequately trained on new procedures and that changes are smoothly integrated into daily operations.
Core Values
Model the appropriate behavior and effectively communicate and implement initiatives that enhance a safe, conscientious and respectful site culture.
Coach team members to ensure management processes are understood.
Report and investigate incidents and injuries and communicate findings.
Quality
Implement quality control measures to ensure that all processes meet the required standards and comply with industry regulations.
Conduct regular reviews and audits of process documentation and implementations to identify areas for quality improvement.
Cost
Morale
Foster a collaborative and supportive environment by actively engaging with team members and encouraging their input in process design and improvement efforts.
Provide training and development opportunities for staff to enhance skills and confidence in operating new processes.
Decisions
Adjustments to process design and technology – Productivity and Delivery
Best improvement strategies and techniques – Productivity, Delivery, and Cost
Implementation of improved processes – Productivity, Delivery, Core Values, and Quality
Deliverables
Identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks – Productivity
Streamlined processes that identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks to enhance productivity – Productivity and Cost
Increased productivity and quality through systematic improvements – Productivity, Delivery, and Quality
Documenting process changes and coordinating and guiding teams from diverse departments – Core Values and Morale
Maintaining a safe and respectful workplace – Core Values and Morale
Qualifications
Required
High School Diploma
5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, continuous improvement, or process excellence.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving change within a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI.
Preferred
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