Process Engineer

at IKO in Kankakee, Illinois, United States

Job Description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The primary function of the role is to provide technical leadership to optimize cost, quality, productivity and reliability. This would include leading teams of hourly employees and staff in continuous improvement activities to achieve and sustain results in the areas of waste elimination and variation reduction. The candidate should have practical experience in continuous improvement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

+ Competitive salary

+ Competitive health and benefit plan

+ Competitive matched retirement savings program

+ The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

+ The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

+ Defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem-solving methods.

+ Developing standard work and ensuring operators and supervisors are engaged and trained in running plant processes consistently.

+ Commissioning new production equipment and processes, monitoring modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.

+ Working closely with the plant engineer to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and safety of the plant.

+ Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved, in order to develop and implement process improvement.

+ Provides technical leadership for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of plant environmental controls and processes.

+ Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.

+ Identifying root causes and recommending the appropriate corrective actions proactively.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

+ Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

+ Minimum of 3-5 years hands-on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of measurable results.

+ Basic knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

+ Basic detail and conceptual design skills.

+ Experience with project management and implementation from the initial planning stages to completion.

+ Lean six sigma skills and experience preferred. Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

+ Advanced analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems/troubleshooting.

+ Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple short and long-term projects.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with others in a team environment.

WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;

+ This position requires the legal ability to work in the United States

+ Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee’s sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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