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Principal Project Engineer
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Job Summary

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Manage project initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Efficiency, and Quality.  This position strongly supports the commitment to ensure that all products, processes, and procedures follow established CertainTeed manufacturing policies and specifications that consistently meet or exceed our customer expectations. The position requires effective leadership in the production process and acts as a liaison between all the major departments: production, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and quality. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develops, directs, and maintains process improvement objectives with the plant management staff to maximize safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Responsibilities include the designing and developing of new process systems, revising/maintaining existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects, managing and guiding contractors, consultants, and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost/ benefit analysis, and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.
  • Planning and execution of capital projects - preparing capital expenditures.
  • Manages process team’s workflow including planning, evaluation, organizing, and implementing installation, maintenance, and repair activities and coordinating with other departments to ensure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees.
  • Performs root-cause analysis as well as implements sustainable countermeasures on losses related to maintenance.
  • Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions regarding process improvements.
  • Assists in the development of training requirements for product quality and production reliability.
  • Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees.
  • Active leader in the investigation of EH&S incidents – Injuries/incidents, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage.
  • Assures compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations related to product specifications and labeling.
  • Conduct behavior-based audits and 5S audits as well as support plants' EHS goals.
  • May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

 

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

  • A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
  • A minimum of five years of Manufacturing Engineering Experience 
  • Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience preferred
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and Auto-Cad
  • General understanding of World Class Manufacturing Methodology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

 

A TEAM READY TO WELCOME YOU

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

 A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Posting Date: December 5, 2024
Job Code: USA10705
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