Process Specialist at Fortune Brands

Ideal for an operations professional with 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience. A degree in industrial engineering or a related technical field

Work type: onsite

Location: Pine Grove, PENNSYLVANIA

Type: Full-time

Summary

Ideal for an operations professional with 3 to 5 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience. A degree in industrial engineering or a related technical field is preferred to handle these process improvement responsibilities. **What makes it worth a look...** Fortune Brands is hiring this role for an on-site position in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. While the base salary range is currently unspecified in the listing, you will gain exposure to high-volume production environments with access to a competitive 401(k) program and various wellness benefits. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Possess hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies. * Can navigate 3D modeling software like AutoCAD or Solidworks for manufacturing projects. * Know how to manage inventory control systems and track complex production metrics. * Have a background in analyzing material flow and warehouse automation.

Job Description

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ABOUT THE JOB

In this role, you will drive efforts to streamline the manufacturing process, with focus being primarily in our warehouse operations, material flow, and inventory accuracy.You will partner cross-functionally to ensure projects move through the manufacturing lifecycle efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with Safety and Quality expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate processes for potential automation to support scalability and operational excellence.


• Determine ways to improve repeatability for high volume and/or high-risk projects.


• Spearhead approved continuous improvement projects.


• Work with production, installation, quality, engineering, and drafting/cutlist to implement process changes.


• Identifying opportunities to improve product quality, increase process standardization


• Optimize inventory management practices-including cycle count accuracy and inventory turns, to support reliable production output and material availability


• Create and maintain work standards and work instructions within your assigned functional area(s).


• Track and maintain production metrics to support ROI of assigned projects. 


• Ensure quality control processes are established and followed throughout the manufacturing lifecycle


• Act as a member of the change management process for assigned product types


• Provide suggestions for ways to better display project information (ex. Bills of Material, Packing Lists, Machine Drawings, etc.) to decrease rework, increase overall quality, and decrease intellectual setup.


• Support manufacturing corrective action initiatives


• Support Associate product training, as needed


• Act as a change agent, gaining buy-in from Associates and facilitating best practices, as needed.


• Maintain a ‘role model’ reputation throughout the Company, while also creating good working relationships with all plant and office personnel.


• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 - 5 years of related experience, in areas such as: (1) Solar Innovations Products and/or Manufacturing Process, (2) Experience in a warehouse environment (3) Experience in a similar role, (4) Experience in a related industry, and/or (5) Secondary education in related field


• Strong Computer Skills

• 2 or 4-year degree in related field (ex. Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, etc.)


• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Experience with AutoCAD, Solidworks, or other 3D modeling software


• Experience utilizing inventory management systems to support accurate inventory control.


• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, while driving cross-functional results

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at [fbin.com](https://fbin.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com](mailto:fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com) and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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