Ignition Process Improvement Analyst

We seek a committed and analytical Ignition Process Improvement Analyst to join our Operational Technology Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with our process champions and SCADA Systems Specialists, gaining a deep understanding of our current manufacturing processes. Your primary role will be to identify potential areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions to boost efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Work actively with process champions and SCADA Systems specialists to understand existing manufacturing processes and execute improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose enhancement opportunities for Ignition SCADA to improve real-time data efficiency and utilize visibility tools to fulfill Sonoco’s reporting requirements.
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) Monitoring: Compute and supervise the OEE and devise strategies for improving it.
• Process Analysis: Conduct a thorough analysis of process data to monitor efficiency and productivity, leading to the discovery of potential improvement opportunities.
• Business Requirement Development: Formulate detailed business requirements that will be converted into process or technical specifications and solutions through regular interaction with business and support stakeholders.
• Test Management and Execution: Offer comprehensive test management and execution for process and technology solutions to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Communication, Training, and Rollout: Oversee solutions' communication, training, and deployment to business users.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain active engagement with key business and support stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of an initiative.
• Process Transformation: Manage process transformation for multiple business units, vendor partnerships, and shared services.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Process Improvement Experience: Demonstrated experience in enhancing processes within a manufacturing setting, leveraging OEE data and pertinent manufacturing metrics.
• Analytical Problem-Solving Proficiency: The candidate must possess strong analytical capabilities and the ability to handle extensive data sets, identify problems, and devise effective solutions.
• SCADA Systems Experience: Prior experience with Ignition is desirable.
• Collaborative Skills: Proven ability to work remotely and collaborate efficiently within a team.
• Lean Manufacturing/ Six Sigma: Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Workflow Optimization: Skilled in refining processes for increased efficiency.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Root Cause Analysis: Proficient in identifying the fundamental causes of problems.
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects.
• Business Process Management (BPM) Tools: Familiarity with tools used for designing, modeling, executing, monitoring, and optimizing business processes.
• Technical Knowledge: SQL, Python, J-Python, and OPC knowledge is preferred.
• Data Visualization: Skilled in presenting data in a graphical format.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiar with iterative and incremental management methods.

Education Required:

University/College degree (AA, BA, BS)

Education Preferred:

Master’s degree

Experience:

5 years of related experience is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.