Process Technician - Steel

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
035316 Process Technician - Steel (Open)

Job Description:

The Process Technician is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing operation with a primary focus on increasing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing scrap, improving paint utilization and yield, and executing corrective actions identified through plant diagnostics and operational assessments.

The role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance process stability.

Key Responsibilities: 

Operational Excellence


* Lead and support initiatives to improve OEE across production lines.


* Analyze production losses and identify opportunities to improve availability, performance, and quality.


* Monitor process performance metrics and develop action plans to eliminate recurring losses.


* Conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Scrap Reduction


* Identify and address sources of process variation contributing to scrap generation.


* Develop and implement projects focused on reducing material waste.


* Track scrap trends and provide regular reporting on improvement activities.


* Collaborate with production teams to standardize best practices and improve process control.

Paint Yield Improvement


* Monitor paint consumption and yield performance.


* Identify opportunities to reduce paint usage while maintaining customer and quality requirements.


* Support optimization of coating parameters, application methods, and equipment settings.


* Lead projects that reduce paint waste, rework, and overspray.

Diagnostic Execution


* Execute action plans resulting from plant diagnostics, audits, and operational assessments.


* Coordinate cross-functional teams to close identified gaps.


* Track progress of diagnostic findings and ensure actions are completed on schedule.


* Validate improvements through data analysis and performance measurement.

Continuous Improvement


* Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.


* Facilitate Kaizen events and pro...