What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at West Fraser?
West Fraser’s Joyce, LA, mill is looking for a Process Engineer to assist management with the analysis of production processes and procedures; and improve equipment sustainment and reliability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Analyze safety, production, & maintenance processes to gain margin improvement.
- Review OEM processes and make recommendations concerning requirements and standard work procedures.
- Monitor production and quality control systems, or other operational reports to detect process problems and trends.
- Mentor assigned personnel to promote efficiency and build leadership and team skills.
- Recommend process improvements in the work area to gain efficiencies.
- Communicate effectively with all team members and ensure miscommunications are minimized.
- Coordinate with other senior staff members on personnel, safety, finance, and purchasing issues, looking for ways to increase and enhance all functional areas.
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Engineering Manager.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, Certifications/Licenses:
- BS in an engineering discipline from an accredited University.
- Three (3) years of manufacturing experience preferred.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
- Work as part of a team and deliver value to the team.
- Analyze data to recommend informed operational decisions.
- Understand and learn methods to gain efficiency and margin improvement.
- Understand how training can produce a gain efficiency and increase production levels.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
Our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits include:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company matching & retirement contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
Invitation to Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)
