Process Engineer II - Military veterans preferred

This position will be responsible for improving the effectiveness of the workforce by developing and implementing process improvement projects in operations and developing standard processing procedures in the plant. This role includes the use of structured problem solving and statistical process improvement methodologies. Contributes to and leads small project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives.

Additional Information:

Days Monday - Friday flexibility to cover off shifts

Travel: 5%

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

• Collects and analyzes data, justify procedural changes or process modifications, and established operating procedures for the plant throughout the life of continuous improvement projects.
• Optimizes processes to attain lower manufacturing costs, increased productivity, and reduced cycle times
• Find solutions to problems areas in existing operational procedures
• Leads tactical site-level projects. Contributes to regional & divisional projects
• Assist management team in the execution and completion of CIP Projects
• Selects approach, designs, executes, analyzes experiments and applies results in solution of complex problems.
• Displays understanding of processes by which results are produced
• Identify Improvement Opportunities in existing manufacturing operations
• Identifies training needs and develops training and standard operating procedures for employees to ensure effective use of continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Identifying/communicating/overcoming obstacles that may prohibit meeting production requirements.
• Promoting a clean/safe workplace
• Find solutions to problems areas in existing operational procedures
• Contributes to project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives
• Contributes to and lead project teams to ensure the successful completion of team objectives
• Improve process procedures by partnering with operating employees in various departments to collect and analyze and implement results via training or capital expenditure recommendations.
• Identify procedural changes to improve manufacturing efficiencies
• Ability to trouble shoot and resolves complex problems, contributes to development of new equipment/processes and maintenance/improvement of existing equipment /processes.
• Generates sound data and conclusions, suggests improvements in testing, processes, product line maintenance. Capable of implementation with moderate supervision
• Increasingly manages own work through planning, project execution, analysis, documentation, and application of results.
• Identifies training needs and develops training and standard operating procedures for employees to ensure effective use of continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Conducts safety audits and observations throughout the CIP’s, to ensure safe practices are not sacrificed by procedural changes or process modifications.
• Utilizing SHW control and quality systems to maximum benefit
• Applies technical expertise. Recognizes importance of internal and external customers. Capable of documenting and communicating with others as required.
• Applies technical expertise, problem-solving/decision making skills. Develops own project plans and utilizes assigned resource requirements.
• Can seek out and supporting cross-functional teams within PCD. Understands PCD resources, protocol, and where to go to get assistance.
• Follows all safety processes and procedures
• Active participant with plant Gemba walks
• Ability to meet with and communicate productively with site team and contractors.
• Utilize green belt certification with daily plant tasks
• Gain a working understanding of site supporting utilities (steam, compressed air and chilled water, etc)
• Ability to work with various key business systems within finance, capital management, maintenance, data acquisitions and CI software.
• Understand product make up and quality process parameters with ability to articulate opportunities to improve quality.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher or at least four (4) years of work experience in engineering
• Must have at least two (2) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function
• Must have at least two (2) years of work experience in an engineering function
• Must have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
• Have at least three (3) years of work experience in an engineering function
• Have Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Have experience with process controls systems

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.? All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.