PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN at TIGER DRYLAC USA INC – St. Charles, Illinois
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Location: TIGER Drylac USA – St. Charles, IL
Department: Production
Reports to: Production Manager - USA
TIGER Drylac is seeking an experienced Production Technician. This role is responsible for the technical advancements and efficiency improvements for all north America.
The successful candidate will lead teams, implement preventive strategies, and collaborate with production operations, safety, and engineering teams to advance efficient manufacturing projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesLean Manufacturing Management
- Coordination and support product transfer or revisions based on:
- Changing equipment technologies
- Changing raw materials
- Changing of color standards (i.e. RAL/Pantone/HKS)
- Adjustment of formulation in collusion with PE/LAB.
- Maintenance/Management of the Process Data Management with proxy for TDC & TDM
- Elimination of problematic products manufactured in the Drylac Production
- Execution of root cause analysis, and definitions of actions according to the PDCA model.
- Support production trials, and act as a spokesperson for production.
- Analyze the Off-Spec Drylac production material list. Conduct root cause analysis of why productions are outside of the agreed product range and set actions according to the PDCA model.
- Analyze Z3 Notifications. Conduct root cause analysis and set actions according to the PDCA model to reduce future product notifications.
- Support the maintenance of the Drylac production shift changeover notifications.
- Support with Drylac and Metallics production data analysis.
- SAP Key user for Drylac Production.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects for production at TDU, TDC & TDM.
Other / additional responsibilities
- Participate in projects not related to production.
- Interact with co-workers, peers, and supervisor in a constructive, productive, and cooperative manner
- Consider the safety and well-being of yourself and others
- Driving Full Responsibility and Advice Process throughout the organization
- Follow and Live Liberating Organism (LO) strategies and principles.
- Follow the requirements for ISO 14001 and 9001 systems
- Support and promote “TIGER’s Great Place to Work” environment as per TIGER’s behavioral competencies and code of conduct
Most important Interfaces:
LAB PMT’s LAB
QM Quality Management
SFK Safety Specialist
AM Occupational Health
DP I Batching and Mixing
DP II Extrusion
PE Process Engineering
KMA Small Batch Production
QC Quality Control and Correction QC
TPM Maintenance
ICS Information Technology Specialist
Administrative Services
• Develop strategy for standard work implementation and on-going management
• Assist with the implementation of Lean manufacturing procedures
• Special Projects
• Participate in the development and implementation of lean related projects
• Monitor and execute continuous improvement initiatives
QualificationsEducation- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate degree in chemistry or process engineering preferred
- LEAN experience required
- 5+ years of production process manufacturing-related experience
- Experience in multi-cultural environments is an asset.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment (extruders, mills, mixers)
- Experience with SAP module
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- 5S, root cause analysis, Shanin, standard work, waste reduction, flow pull, value stream, TPM
- Process improvement/continuous improvement knowledge
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO systems, and OSHA standards.
- English (required)
- Spanish considered a plus
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Availability for occasional weekends and emergency on-call situations required
- Work in a manufacturing plant environment with industrial equipment
At TIGER, we believe in empowering our teams through collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. As part of our skilled engineering team, you will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence while supporting our Liberating Organization (LO) culture.
If you are a hands-on technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams while improving operational efficiency, we encourage you to apply.
TIGER Drylac USA, Inc, In is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. TIGER Drylac USA, Inc makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
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