• To become the Process Expert. Primary contact for Manufacturing, regarding equipment and process issues, including (but not limited to) equipment downtime, safety and production of nonconforming product.

• Continuous Improvement Driver. Improve profitability and efficiencies of Value Stream, through implementation of process improvements, affecting scrap, labor and downtime. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost savings through application of Lean and Six Sigma (LSS) Manufacturing techniques such as 6S, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) and Error-proofing.

• Participate in product launches to ensure a smooth transition from design and launch phases into manufacturing. Develop Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA’s) to identify and minimize any potential issues.

• Responsible for equipment purchases as necessary including presenting justification for capital expenses on new equipment or process improvements, design and specification of equipment and standardization of equipment within manufacturing methods and safety requirements.

• Design and manage new equipment process development, timing, budget, setup, debug and training.

• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality to setup SPC files for new products/processes or executes changes to existing ones.

• Create, Update, and Maintain manufacturing Work Instructions (S.O.P.’s).    Train Operators on manufacturing processes.

• Must be knowledgeable in the effective use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and concepts to assist in process improvements, both within Lydall, and externally at our customers/suppliers. Serve as an active participant in LSS programs that promote continuous improvement