Production Engineer

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, support, develop and implement new and/or improved production processes in a cost-effective manner. Drive process Continuous Improvement to create process stability,  
This role will serve as the primary contact for production to consult for challenges in processing by:
•    Gathering and utilizing data to solve problems and improve performance of Safety, Quality and OEE
•    Driving Continuous Improvement activities and results across all Operational Processes
•    Developing and approving manufacturing processes for New Product.
•    Leading Operational resource to develop 8D solutions to customer quality issues
•    Ensure manufacturing processing procedures are controlled
•    Providing leadership to Shift Production resources
•    Optimize processes to ensure that plant utilization, output, costs and material yield meet business requirements.
•    To provide support and training to Operational Staff to improve the level of understanding of the plant and processes by the Shift Management Teams and Production Operatives.
•    To troubleshoot process related product quality issues as they occur in close liaison with Quality, Production Management, and the relevant technical specialist.
•    Make recommendations for upgrades to new equipment or new equipment solutions that will output, safety and quality. 
•    To undertake Quality Engineering Investigations covering plant and machinery, process control and working practices including resolution of process related customer complaints.
•    Responsible for identifying and recommending projects, both capital and non-capital, designed to improve the operating efficiency, output, safety and quality of the plant.

Position is responsible for adhering to all Company safety, health, and loss control policies and procedures. Participates in safety, health and loss control training so that at a minimum a general knowledge of applicable ISRS elements, OSHA, and state requirements is maintained. 

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.