Summary
This position will act as an agent of change for TIMET and will execute the following: Implement process improvements (internal and external) to meet TIMET safety, production, cost improvement and environmental goals. Projects will require a cost justification, project plans and timely focused project execution resulting in measurable, sustained business improvements. At all times conduct business in a safe, ethical and professional manner.
Essential Functions
Internally and externally identify, design, test and implement process improvements to meet TIMET production, safety, cost improvement and environmental goals.
Provide Technical Support for Henderson Operations, Safety, Quality and Environmental Departments.
Determine process capabilities for the various pieces of production equipment in the Henderson Facility.
Identify the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the Henderson processes and the application of SPC to monitor those characteristics.
Plan and Lead Continuous Improvement Teams
Support TIMET Black Belts on Improvement Projects as required.
Identify improvements in equipment, processes or inspection technologies necessary to assure satisfactory process capability and achieve cost improvements.
Prepare Process Scopes for significant process changes and participate in CEP implementation teams.
Select and recommend equipment.
Work with Finance to justify and track projects. Develop cost justifications for improvement projects and corrective actions.
Assist in the development and implementation of operational department training material.
Assist in managing mill experiments and corrective actions.
Manage cost and time constraints on projects.
Assist in developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for the various TIMET operating departments.
Prepare flow diagrams and charts.
Prepare forms, documents, prints, and reports for MOC activities.
Provide support for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for equipment failures and loss of production. Assist maintenance and provide technical guidance required to return equipment to operation as to minimize downtime and lost production.
Responsible for analyzing production quality and delay data for establishing and documenting or modifying operating and maintenance tasks. Generate continuous improvement projects based on production data.
Prepare and review equipment failure/root cause analysis reports and determine/evaluate corrective action items and the impact of corrective action items to the preventive maintenance programs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Work with other TIMET locations on process improvement initiatives as required.
Utilize Access databases and Excel Worksheets as required.
Utilize SAP to obtain information to support improvement initiatives.
Attend training classes and seminars to learn improvement methodologies and to enhance technical skills.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgy, Material Science, or Industrial Engineer (an equivalent amount of relevant work experience may also be considered).
Computer Proficiency, MS Office preferred.
Experience with forging and rolling of metal a plus.
Experience with SAP a plus.
Three to Five years metals experience.
Special Skills
Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results.
Ability to influence and gain commitment at all levels of the organization.
Ability to leverage best practices across the organization.
Goal oriented, data driven, with a strong sense of urgency.
Project Management experience and the ability to successfully close out time dependent programs.
Commitment to “Supply Chain” Improvement and Customer Focus
Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
Experience in Primary Metals Finishing Operations, Maintenance or Engineering (flatroll and forged products)
The ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
Desire to spend considerable amount of time working on shop floor with operators.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
SPC and Six Sigma Experience.
A comprehensive level of computer literacy in order to handle the high demand for technical authoring, procedural documentation, reporting and analysis.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Flexible/adaptable; able to work with diverse groups of people and in many different situations.
High performance teams and a strong team player.
Commitment to company values.
Change management.