Job Title:
Raw Materials Engineer




Requisition Number:
NM-612




Job Category:
Engineering




Location:
Pulaski, VA 24301



About Us

BENEFITS

We offer a competitive compensation plan that includes free full medical, dental and vision benefits effective on your first day with James Hardie for employee only, minimal cost for family coverage; 6% dollar for dollar matching 401(k) program; Free lunch Friday; Generous paid vacation and holidays; Job training and development; Life insurance; Disability Income Protection (LTD); Flexible Spending Accounts; Employee Assistance Program; Discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movies, and much more!


DIVERSITY AT JAMES HARDIE

We are committed to diversity at James Hardie in every form. We firmly believe that by hiring and developing people of every background and culture it will further strengthen our company and its people in striving for global leadership.

James Hardie is an Equal Opportunity Employer






Raw Materials Engineer

Position Description:

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

You’re the kind of Engineer who is hands on and enjoys working with people. You excel in a fast paced environment and have the ability to deliver sustainable and superior results. You’re known for your technical knowledge, innovation, and analytical approach.

Your ability to design and implement process improvements is the kind of talent we need. And now, you're looking for just the right career opportunity to showcase your talents.

Well then, take a closer look at James Hardie Building Products. As our Raw Materials Engineer based out of our Pulaski, VA plant, you will report to the Department Manager. You will spend the majority of your time planning, managing, and organizing the flow of raw materials in a production facility by utilizing best practice engineering principles. You’ll also work in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment where you will have an opportunity to make a difference. This truly is a position where you can determine your own career success. What’s Next? Come Home to Hardie!


RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Leads and manages the quality improvement process;
  • Designs and implements process improvements to improve operations efficiency and product;
  • Manages the maintenance within the department; and
  • Actively leads and supports the plant’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) program.


    QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively take action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance.
  • Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions that achieve optimal results.
  • Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
  • Demonstrated intermediate skills with the standard features of various personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, and other proprietary software).
  • Demonstrated ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
  • Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of quality, productivity and cost.
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload while paying attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team player.


    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (mechanical, chemical, industrial, paper science).
    1 internship or coop in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
  • Experience troubleshooting various types of pumps (preferred).



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