ANDRITZ · 6 hours ago
Production Value Stream Engineer
Starkville, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expANDRITZ is a company focused on optimizing manufacturing capabilities. The Production Value Stream Engineer plays a pivotal role in developing streamlined production plans, maximizing resource efficiency, and ensuring optimal equipment utilization.
EnergyHydroelectricIndustrialPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Balancing Monthly Capacity: Optimize work orders biweekly/monthly to ensure 100% equipment utilization, minimizing non-value-added time and meeting monthly production goals
Production Sequencing: Utilize Production Sequencing tools to generate biweekly/monthly production plans for Weaving, Batt Making, and Needling departments
Warp-out Management: Optimize work balance on Weaving Looms to prevent more than 1 Weave Loom warping out in a single week
Quill Winding Department: Daily work management based on weaving needs
Daily Productivity Management: Monitor production adherence and adjust work orders in response to sales needs without compromising monthly production goals
Raw Material Inventory Management: Anticipate material requirements by analyzing consumption rates and future demands. Oversee safe stock levels and coordinate supplier orders to maintain a seamless workflow
Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement in scheduling and production workflows to increase plant throughput. Challenge production managers to minimize non-value-added time and setup time between work orders to reach and surpass daily/weekly/monthly department goals
Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to generate reports on production performance and capacity utilization. Present findings and recommendations to management, contributing to strategic decisionmaking
Collaboration: Works closely with global planner(s), plant production managers/supervisors, and technical manager(s) to effectively communicate monthly production requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering is desired (or related field)
Proven experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to adapt to a dynamic production environment
Problem solving mind set and proactive approach to addressing challenges
Preferred
4+ years of experience is preferred
Any level of Lean or Six Sigma certification
Experience working with SAP is a plus
Company
ANDRITZ
ANDRITZ is a globally leading supplier of plants, equipment, and services for hydropower stations, the pulp and paper industry
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-06-25IPO
Leadership Team
Jürgen Kern
Vice President Automation & Digitalization
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