Job Purpose :
Eliminate Losses in the supply chain, OEE, Waste, Quality, speed, brand and reduce Tobacco / NTM waste through structured root cause analysis & standardization.
Results :
- Overall Equipment Efficiency improvement through reduction of quality defects, rate losses, process centerline deviations, minor stops, and changeover losses
- Product Quality Measures (consumer complaints, product and package defects)
- Waste minimization through scrap reduction and improved process stability
Responsibilities :
Organizes IOS workshops schedule and AgendaPlans and Schedule the training programSynchronizes resources : Training window-Trainers-Materials-Machine availability and apprenticesCertification processes coordinationCreate operating principles for line training.Lead the Finished Product Quality (FPQ) Daily Management System for quality factors.Own process centerline compliance for all Q-Factor standards.Lead Startups and New Initiatives Qualification including IQ, OQ, and PQ.Coordinate resources to develop standards for new initiatives (SOPs, critical maintenance procedures, Q-Factor audits, troubleshooting guides, skills matrices, step-up cards).Lead chronic loss elimination across waste, scrap, quality incidents, and consumer claims.Build team capability in technical troubleshooting for process failures.Manage rapid changeover methodology for brand changes.Own standardized equipment and the change management system for the assigned process.Serve as engineerings primary point of contact for technology and platform-related topics.Provide structured feedback to design and engineering.Maintain a comprehensive Loss Map related to this role.Training provider management (Assessment, quotation, purchases, payments, agenda, etc.)Training / Skills Category A :
Machine Safety Job Safety AnalysisFPQ, Centerlines, Q-FactorsCenterlines Daily Management SystemTobacco and material waste reductionChronic loss elimination, RCA, Focused ImprovementMachine operating principlesValidation : IQ / OQ / PQTraining / Skills Category B :
Ability to provide structured feedback to designLaser Focus BoardsReliability Engineering tools (FMEA)Autonomous Maintenance (AM) stepsSkills and Education Required
Skills :
Ability to lead cross-functional teamsExcellent communication and documentation skillsAbility to prioritize effectively in a high-speed manufacturing environmentEducation and Experience :
Associates degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electronic, Electromechanics, or equivalent experience.Recently graduated is an option.15 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, quality engineering, or related fieldsOther Expectations
Spend more than 70% of time on the production floorBecome the designated process expert for assigned manufacturing area