Cytec Industries Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer, to be located at our Kalamazoo, Mich., facility. This is a full-time, mid-senior level position in engineering.
Job Description
• Provide design, construction, and startup services for new process equipment installation or modifications; studies process and initiates equipment or operating modifications to improve quality, consistency, or cycle times.
• Ensure resources are available for a productive, smooth running operation. Works to continuously improve productivity, reduce waste, and utilize lean manufacturing concepts and processes across the organization.
• Provide leadership and direction on Productivity and Waste Key Objectives. Programs established to improve productivity and reduce waste centered on Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Lead the creation of a positive employee engagement culture in the work unit. Develop performance standards and performance plans for site leadership team. Analyze and evaluate performance; institute development plans for staff as needed.
Desired Skills and Experience
• Ability to utilize computer applications including, but not limited to Maximo, KRONOS, LIMS, BPICS, BAAN, PCAT, PI, NCDB and other applications as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred, with 3 to 5 years’ experience in a leadership role in Chemical Manufacturing.
• Develops scope of work and cost estimates for capital projects.
• Prepares Process Safety Information and conducts Process Hazards Analysis.
• Specifies instrumentation and equipment.
• Coordinates receiving, calibration, and installation of instruments and equipment.
• Develops contractor bid packages and assists in the evaluation and awarding of contracts.
• Prepares operating procedures.
• Assists in the development of environmental or other permits required.
• Assists Operations in troubleshooting or process problems.
• Recognized expertise in elements of continuous improvement and demonstrated success in leading significant change through an organization.
• Must be Customer focused, organized, detailed, results oriented and able to thrive in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Broadly knowledgeable and experienced with problem solving techniques, employee based decision processes, change management and integrated data / metric systems.
• Success working in a matrix organization in a chemical business and demonstrated success in developing, implementing and leading use of best practices.
• Analytical skills including root cause and consensus building to develop corrective actions to resolve open issues.
• Highly evolved communication skills (verbal, written, computer).
• Peer auditing and participative/lead roles within audit actions.
• Must have the ability to transition from technical task to strategic based on daily operational needs.
• Must have customer relations and community involvement skills related to advocacy for corporate initiatives.
• Must be able to establish relationships across all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the site.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, but willing to take a hands-on approach with daily issues.
Cytec Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
Company Description
Cytec’s focus is on innovation, advanced technology and application expertise enables the company to develop, manufacture and sell products that change the way our customers do business. Our pioneering products perform specific and important functions for our customers, enabling them to offer innovative solutions to the industries that they serve.
Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM) is a global provider of technologically advanced materials making it possible for designers and engineers in aerospace, high-performance industrial and other extreme-demand environments to anticipate their time, performance and quality requirements.
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