Process Engineer

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Kankakee, ILtime type:
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Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
REQ-10548
** 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.

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** Job Description
** PROCESS ENGINEER  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!

Location Kankakee, ILJob Details

Job Summary:

The Process Engineer is responsible for:  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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering  Minimum of 5 years hands-on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a  proven track record of measurable results

Experience in roofing and/or building materials manufacturing is a plus  Strong understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive  Maintenance (TPM) and its practical implementation

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is preferred  (Control Logix/ RS logic)
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  Advanced analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems/trouble shooting  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

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive  attitude

Strong Attention to detail and accuracy

Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Accommodations:  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 internal applications from employees with disabilities.  

Accommodations are available on request for internal applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection  process.
** Benefits of Employment:
** IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary…