Job title:  Production Value Stream Engineer

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

JOB PROFILE

PRODUCTION VALUE STREAM ENGINEER

Working location: Starkville, MS

General Description

Plays a pivotal role in comprehending manufacturing capabilities and devising streamlined production plans for each piece of equipment, aimed at maximizing resource efficiency. This position demands a profound grasp of industrial engineering principles encompassing production planning, forecasting, inventory management, lean methodologies, and data analytics.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Balancing Monthly Capacity: Optimize work orders biweekly/monthly to ensure 100% equipment utilization, minimizing non-value-added time and meeting monthly production goals.
• Production Sequencing: Utilize Production Sequencing tools to generate biweekly/monthly production plans for Weaving, Batt Making, and Needling departments.
• Warp-out Management: Optimize work balance on Weaving Looms to prevent more than 1 Weave Loom warping out in a single week.
• Quill Winding Department: Daily work management based on weaving needs.
• Daily Productivity Management: Monitor production adherence and adjust work orders in response to sales needs without compromising monthly production goals.
• Raw Material Inventory Management: Anticipate material requirements by analyzing consumption rates and future demands. Oversee safe stock levels and coordinate supplier orders to maintain a seamless workflow.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement in scheduling and production workflows to increase plant throughput. Challenge production managers to minimize non-value-added time and setup time between work orders to reach and surpass daily/weekly/monthly department goals.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to generate reports on production performance and capacity utilization. Present findings and recommendations to management, contributing to strategic decisionmaking.
• Collaboration: Works closely with global planner(s), plant production managers/supervisors, and technical manager(s) to effectively communicate monthly production requirements.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering is desired (or related field).
• 4+ years of experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic production environment.
• Problem solving mind set and proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Any level of Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Experience working with SAP is a plus.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.