
Continuous Improvement Manager
ANDRITZ
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Analyze paper and tissue machine process data to validate performance improvements and measure project impact on throughput and financial results for Andritz Fabrics & Rolls
- Utilize established analytics templates to process data, populate reports, and recommend potential enhancements
- Coordinate data collection efforts directly with customers and their teams, under Corporate Account Team oversight
- Maintain and update the Value Results project database, ensuring accuracy, consistency and data integrity
- Identify and implement usability improvements to enhance database functionality
- Support product, sales and corporate accounts teams in developing project trial plans
- Prepare and distribute routine monthly reports (ie – trial summaries, performance updates)
- Coordinate trial activity and documented project results to meet defined CI guarantees within specific Corporations
- Lead customer paper machine process audits and collaborate with internal product stakeholders to evaluate operating conditions, identify performance improvement opportunities, and quantify ROI for optimization initiatives.
- Perform other job-related functions as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Graduate degree in Engineering, Paper Science, Statistics and/or extensive production, or process improvement experience within the paper or other related applicable industry
- Greater than five years’ paper industry experience and knowledge of paper machine operations would be beneficial
- Possesses a contemporary approach to business analytics, process improvements and statistical analysis
- Holds strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
- Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively throughout internal and customer networks
- Requires strong computer skills, including a strong understanding of Word, Excel, and Statistical Analysis Software (Mini-tab, JMP, etc)
- Aptitude and skills for performing in a data driven manner
- Regular travel within the assigned region is required
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisprocess improvementstatistical analysisperformance measurementdata integrityusability improvementsproject managementROI quantificationanalytics templatespaper machine operations
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsindependent workcollaborative workproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skillsleadershipcustomer engagementreporting