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This position will conceptualize, develop, and carry out the implementation/startup of new products, supervise test runs and submit manufacturing feedback reports to Commercial & Product Development, train supervisors and operators in specific tasks, assist in the development of new procedures, initiate and execute enhancements/improvements to existing processes that reduce scrap, transition time, increase run rates and support technologies to address current and future plant needs.\nEssential Job Duties/Responsibilities Manages the Trial process of new products, including but not limited to the trial processing, formulation & running conditions setup\nSupports Manufacturing, Product Development and Sales by providing technical lead during initial product development stages such as: involvement in design review, supervise trial runs, create, and submit Manufacturing Feedback reports, created and update SOCs\nProvide technical support expertise in the manufacturing process to reduce and eliminate quality deficiencies of end product\nProvide technical support by initiating continuous improvement activities\nDevelop, implement, and execute programs to improve equipment operational effectiveness, yield/waste, rates, and material flow\nSetup & Maintain SOCs in NAV. Request formula changes\nIdentifies solutions related to process flow within the plant\nResearch, develop and write detailed engineering studies for product, processes, and trends related to production deficiencies\nProvide feasibility studies on various processes to improve plant and production sustainability\nUpdate / create Production Structures\nMonitor Datagate & Provis daily for trends outside of predetermined controlled SOCs\nAct to correct out-of-control processes as identified by process control charts, production efficiency reports, etc.\nAssist with preparation of cost analysis associated with producing new products\nServe on the Safety Committee\nAssist in researching Operations related customer complaints\nTravel may be required\nAbility to work independently and with others\nDemonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the spirit of total quality and continuous improvement in performing the position duties\nWears all PPE as required by policies.\nAttends scheduled safety training.\nFollows all Health & Safety policies and procedures.\nMust maintain a clean work environment and be responsible for ensuring the production area is kept in respectable manner at all times.\nSupervisory Responsibilities No direct supervisory responsibility but provides functional or technical guidance to other staff within a work group or unit. 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