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The candidate will be assigneda continuous improvement projectwith a focus on waste improvement, throughput improvement and manufacturing reliability through data collection and statistical analysis.
Qualifications:
Must have an interest in packaging design and basic knowledge of corrugated packaging.
Language skills:
Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Communications Skills:
Must be able to communicate and build interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and read a tape measure, and convert fractions to decimals.
Computer Skills:
Must be able to perform basic computer functions, such as data entry, operations of mouse and keyboard. Working knowledge of Microsoft office products such as but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
Additional Information
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 9,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
EEOC Statement
Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
The candidate will be assigneda continuous improvement projectwith a focus on waste improvement, throughput improvement and manufacturing reliability through data collection and statistical analysis.
Qualifications:
Must have an interest in packaging design and basic knowledge of corrugated packaging.
Language skills:
Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Communications Skills:
Must be able to communicate and build interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to calculate figures and read a tape measure, and convert fractions to decimals.
Computer Skills:
Must be able to perform basic computer functions, such as data entry, operations of mouse and keyboard. Working knowledge of Microsoft office products such as but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Demonstrate technical and business expertise for our packaging systems offering strategic direction for existing and new packaging solutions and technologies
- Identify and lead initiatives for continuous improvement and cost savings through packaging
- Possess good project management skills driving commercialization and other opportunities against business strategies
- Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills with the mindset of continuous improvement techniques (such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.), showing thorough understanding of the interactions between process operations, ingredients, methods, environment and people to provide robust operating systems
- Self-starter and proactive in challenging technical assumptions and current business practices
- Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity improvements including new technologies
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
- Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations
- Statistics and analytical methods
- Process measurement and control
- Advanced computer skills
- Mechanical aptitude; troubleshooting
- Software (CAD) used in package design
Additional Information
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 9,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability.
EEOC Statement
Pratt Industries provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
