MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.
ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
This person's primary responsibilities will involve processing system design and support in our Indiana manufacturing locations. This person will support growth initiatives that involve new equipment purchasing or the repurposing of existing assets. This person will ensure the engineered solution meets the customer's product attributes and is designed with safety and ease of use considerations for our employees. This person will additionally support continuous improvement efforts on existing systems and products.
Process monitoring and training Ensure processes are followed as designed/written
Ensure procedures are clearly written and followed
Monitor process and equipment data to ensure process design is successful
Tableau and Ignition for monitoring of process and CI initiatives
Perform training on new processes
Ensure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issues identification / escalation, and change management are being managed utilizing best practice project management standards
Perform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training
Apply understanding of safety principles & Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects
Utilize MSIE standard project management tools and process for items such as safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing and Start-up/Validation documents
Able to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlines
Manage schedules, costs, and other key deliverables per the approved project plan
Identify, assess, and communicates project risks
Select and manage outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements. Selects and manages use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects
Build & maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and contractors
Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
Resolve and/or escalate issues to management in a timely fashion
Effectively facilitate project team meetings
Ensure that forms and records to document project activities are maintained per MSIE project management standards
Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each project
Stay abreast of technology enhancements within the industry
Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in both written and verbal forms
Develop projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable
Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations
Develop and implement solutions
Facilitate improvement workshops and manage improvement projects
Support other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required
Build credibility and hold influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors. Provides leadership and guidance to Maintenance Technicians
QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
Minimum Education
BS degree in an Engineering field or equivalent experience (Chemical Engineering preferred but not required) - Required
Manufacturing experience in liquid processing - Required
Experience in food industry or short shelf-life environment - Preferred
Working knowledge of lean principles - Required
Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment - Required
Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives - Required
Strong analytical skills - Required
CAD or other computer drawing program experience for P&ID and flow charts - Required
Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes - Required
Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner - Required
Positive mindset with a "Lean-in" mentality - Required
A continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo - Required
Strong verbal, listening and presentation skills - Required
Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!
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