Global Manufacturing Process Engineer (Best Practices)

Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide. We are seeking a Global Manufacturing Process Engineer (Best Practices) in our Columbus, Ohio location. responsible for identifying, documenting, standardizing, and continuously improving best practices across our global manufacturing operations. Best practices will focus on safety, quality, and efficiency of Allied’s monolithic and shapes manufacturing processes, equipment, and procedures. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in manufacturing and engineering with a keen understanding of diverse industrial practices and a proven ability to drive global process optimization initiatives.

Key Duties: This role requires a combination of strong analytical knowledge, project management experience, manufacturing strategy development and effective communication skills. Overarching focus of the role is:

Global Best Practices Strategy:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for identifying, evaluating, and adopting best practices across all global manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure cultural and operational nuances are considered in the implementation of global best practices

Cross-Cultural Collaboration:

• Work closely with manufacturing teams at all global manufacturing plants to understand local practices and challenges.

• Facilitate cross-cultural collaboration to foster a unified approach to global best practices implementation.

• Coordinate and facilitate regularly scheduled, virtual and in-person group meetings to help facilitate the sharing of information.

Standardization and Documentation:

• Observe and benchmark all Allied’s monolithic manufacturing systems and processes.

• Establish global standards for these systems and manufacturing processes, ensuring consistency in quality, efficiency, and safety.

• Create detailed documentation and training materials to support the adoption of standardized best practices.​

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement on a global scale, encouraging teams to proactively identify and implement opportunities for optimization.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented best practices, making adjustments as needed.

Technology Integration:

• Explore, recommend, and support the integration of advanced technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions to enhance global manufacturing efficiency.

• Collaborate with technology teams to ensure seamless integration and scalability.

• Develop and deliver global training programs to educate manufacturing teams on new best practices and process improvements.

• Foster a global mindset by promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration across regions.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other similar technical field, or equivalent work experience.

• At least five years of related work experience preferred.

• Requires strong experience in manufacturing engineering and process optimization.

• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in manufacturing.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools and experience in implementing data-driven decision-making processes.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Project management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines and achieving project goals.

Working Environment

• Combination of Office, Warehouse or Plant Floor environments.

• Required to follow Allied Mineral Products’ Safety & Health policy and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate.

• Observe Allied affiliates or other warehouses’ safety policies.

Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD, ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing. Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.

Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.