• Job Description

  Req#: R_00063805

  Empowering people, creating technology.

  Responsibilities:

  • Work with Production to drive process improvement by helping define, manage and optimize processes within the manufacturing environment.
  • Collaborates with Operators, Engineers, and Product Development to optimize processes to meet customer specifications and business goals.
  • Uses structured problem-solving methods to address non-conformances in product and process.
  • Responsible for identifying and developing monitoring methods for process control, including methods, equipment recommendations, and implementation.
  • Assists manufacturing in developing standard operating procedures based on best practices both internally as well as from outside sources such as suppliers, vendors, and inter-company exchanges.
  • Assists in the tracking of quality metrics and forming actionable plans for addressing non-conformances
  • Supports safety initiatives for automated monitoring, safety lock-outs, and other safety methods through equipment recommendations and modifications with assistance from Engineering and Safety Management.
  • Initiates and participates in continuous improvement projects, including kaizen and similar events.

  Qualifications:

  • Minimum of an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s or higher preferred) in Engineering, Science, or similar discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing.
  • Nonwovens/textiles, fibers, film, extrusion background preferred.
  • Proven ability to identify root cause and creatively bringing issues to resolution.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
  • Team-oriented and responsive to customer and internal shareholder needs.
  • Exposure to Six Sigma and LEAN methodologies is highly desirable.
  • Experience with process control methods including types, set-up, and installation of equipment for monitoring various process variables.
  • The successful candidate must also demonstrate the Freudenberg Guiding Principles: Values for Customers, Innovation, Leadership, People and Responsibility, foster Six Sigma and Learning initiatives, and create an environment of teamwork.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work across disciplines including operations, quality, engineering, and product development.

  Miscellaneous Details:

  • Position is located in Durham, NC
  • Travel will be required and normally 10%
  • Relocation is provided

  The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

  Freudenberg Performance Materials LP (USA)

• About the company

  The Freudenberg Group is a German family-owned diversified group of companies whose products include housewares and cleaning products, automobile parts, textiles, building materials, and telecommunications.

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