Case 58 - Information for IE - Industrial Engineering ONLINE Course
World class manufacturing model by Yamashina gives industrial engineering its due and primary place in improvement methods. Industrial engineering is concerned with work place facilities, work resources and work place methods with focus on productivity improvement, waste elimination and cost reduction. subsequently TQM, JIT, and TPM appeared with focus on specific areas.
Industrial Engineering - Productivity Improvement - Process Improvement - Product Redesign - Continuous Improvement
Industrial engineering is improvement in various elements of engineering operations to increase productivity. Along with engineering elements, industrial engineers evaluate and improve many other elements also as they are responsible for productivity and cost of items produced in a process. Through assignments of improving productivity and efficiency of information technology and software engineering processes, industrial engineers specializing in IT were given responsibility for business processes also. Thus industrial engineers with focus on various branches of engineering provide their services to companies and society to improve various elements of the products and processes on a continuous basis over the product life cycle. They are active in engineering or production-maintenance-service-logistic processes and business processes.
Productivity improvement always focuses on quality and flexibility issues as productivity improvement should not lead to any deterioration in quality or flexibility. Delivery and cost are always at the core of industrial engineering. Thus when QFCD paradigm came, that is attention to quality, flexibility, cost and delivery became prominent, many industrial engineers were given the responsibility of managing this function of continuous improvement.
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Focus Areas of Industrial Engineering - Brief Explanation
Productivity Science: Science developed for each element of machine operation and each element of human tasks in industry.
Productivity Science - Determinants of Productivity
Product Industrial Engineering: Redesign of products to reduce cost and increase value keeping the quality intact.
Product Industrial Engineering
Process Industrial Engineering: Redesign of processes to reduce cost and increase value keeping the quality intact.
Process Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering Optimization: Optimizing industrial engineering solutions created in Product Industrial Engineering and Process Industrial Engineering.
Operations Research - An Efficiency Improvement Tool for Industrial Engineers
Operations Research - An Efficiency Improvement Tool for Industrial Engineers
Industrial Engineering Statistics: Using statistical tools like data description, sampling and design of experiments in industrial engineering activity.
Statistics and Industrial Engineering
Industrial Engineering Economics: Economic analysis of industrial engineering projects.
Engineering Economics is an Efficiency Improvement Tool for Industrial Engineers
Human Effort Industrial Engineering: Redesign of products and processes to increase satisfaction and reduce discomfort and other negative consequence to operators.
Motion Study - Human Effort Industrial Engineering
Productivity Measurement: Various measurements done by industrial engineers in industrial setting to collect data, analyze data and use the insights in redesign: Product Industrial Engineering and Process Industrial Engineering.
Industrial Engineering Data and Measurements
Productivity Management: Management undertaken by industrial engineers to implement Product Industrial Engineering and Process Industrial Engineering. Management processes industrial engineering is also part of productivity management.
Productivity Management
Applied Industrial Engineering: Application of industrial engineering in new technologies, existing technologies, engineering business and industrial processes and other areas.
Applied Industrial Engineering - Process Steps
https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2020/03/value-creation-model-for-industrial.html
Industrial Engineering - Lean Manufacturing - Parent - Child Relationship
Reference : 575911
UNITED STATES, WORCESTER
Regular
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Continuous Improvement (WCM) Coordinator provides plant leadership and oversight for the implementation of the Saint-Gobain continuous improvement program, World Class Manufacturing (WCM). WCM is a global initiative that is key to the future of PCR. This position will actively ensure that the business and its employees have the appropriate skills, tools, and implementation plans to deliver world-class results.
The main functions of the role include:
Continuous Improvement Supervision: Functions as the leader for the WCM Steering Committee and one or more of the WCM pillars. Oversee that the WCM operating standards and tools are implemented in the most effective and sustainable way with all individuals at site. The Coordinator streamlines communication about the WCM program. The Coordinator answers questions/points of clarification in a timely manner to deliver the required understanding and commitment to WCM toolset. Works with Management, Engineering, Technical and Operational functions to define, establish, fully deploy and continuously improve "best practices" for processes, engineering, and working procedures across the site, sharing successes with peers.
Loss Identification and Data Analysis: Collect and stratify the loss data for the plant and distribute this data to the pillar owners monthly. Conduct bi-annual loss assessment sessions with the Steering Committee and helps lead analysis and discussion. Challenges the team appropriately to drive maximum improvement and cost savings. Enter loss data into the cost deployment models and ensure the priorities of the site are in agreement with the cost deployment. Collect, collate, and analyze data to chart progress of the site against the WCM plan and recommend countermeasures to overcome adverse variances.
Coaching: Coach and support teams to meet the deadlines of the WCM program milestone plan which includes regular auditing that is critical for pace and standard. Support the management team in the review of progress and the identification and implementation of countermeasures to ensure the WCM program is achieved.
Change Management: Helps to oversee, advise on, and implement change management to help ensure improvements are executed succinctly and timely. Effectively handle resistance to change situations by utilizing strong team building, motivating and coaching skills.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and / or requested by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations, Management, Lean Manufacturing or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
Good experience (5 years) in manufacturing, process engineering or technical project development with a good understanding of the plant organization and manufacturing processes
Knowledge or understanding WCM methods and techniques (Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma)
Technical skills to include root cause analysis
Knowledge of Operational strategy and organization
Team work and coaching skills
Communication skills
Persuasion skills
The job requires actively influencing and motivating a variety of people in changing situations. Strong influencing skills are needed as selling WCM is accomplished by gaining acceptance.
WHO ARE WE ?
Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialised refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialise in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.
https://joinus.saint-gobain.com/en/usa/tpr/p/60768/575911/continuous-improvement-wcm-coordinator
St-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd
Permanent, Expired
Innovative? Customer Focused? Agile? Open and Engaging? Entrepreneurial? – Our key attitudes and way we like to work at Saint-Gobain. If this sounds like you, please read on to find out more about the Process Improvement Manager opportunity.
How you will utilise your skills?
This role is working with Saint-Gobain Formula in Newark – we are a very diversified business focused on providing and manufacturing plaster and gypsum for industrial applications. Our customers are industrial companies which use our formulations either as part of their manufacturing process or as a raw material to manufacture finished products. You may have heard of our other Gypsum businesses which include British Gypsum and Artex.
The purpose of this opportunity is to develop plant process capability and improve plant performance. You will be key in facilitating this through day to day and ongoing projects by working closely with our onsite teams, identifying new opportunity to improve production or reduce cost and standardising our processes.
Innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront of our business, we strive to push and progress ourselfs using World Class Manufacturing techniques to be the best we can be.
Ensure plant process capability is maintained and where necessary improved upon to allow plant OEE to improve continuously
Coach and train of team members and other functions (quality, production, etc) on the different processes and create process handbooks
Actively ensure continuous improvement in all areas of the plant through the adoption and implementation of WCM philosophies tools and techniques associated with FI and AM practices
Development of departmental data analysis tools
Undertaking of improvement activity that reduces energy consumption per tonne
Carry out Process and Engineering investigations and rectify specification / product issues
Collect data and set up measures to analyse losses and report back to the business
Ensure safety (SMAT) audits and risk assessments are completed
Provide training and develop skills of operators where required
Carry out ISO Audits including preparation and manage post audit actions.
Use WCM tools and six Sigma to support solving process and quality problems
What kind of person are we looking for?
First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working. In addition to the five Saint-Gobain attitudes we shared at the start, suitability for the role is always key; does the following criteria sound like you?
Previous industrial/manufacturing experience driving and implementing continuous improvement (CI)/ Process Improvement
Experience improving energy consumption
Exposure to leading and developing project teams (Formal Project Management training will be advantageous)
Experience of working using WCM or similar CI methodology (Lean Six Sigma)
Data driven and highly numerate and analytical
Experience of change management (MOC)
Personal attributes will include drive, determination, energy and enthusiasm.
Excellent Excel (macro, Formulas, Graphs), Access and PowerPoint skillset
Who are Saint-Gobain?
Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 to deliver a world first – the production of glass on an industrial scale. We have continued to adapt and grow through providing innovative ideas, services and products to our customers. 350 years later we have a presence in 67 countries and employ 170,000 people worldwide. The UK & Ireland is home to over 30 of the most well-known and respected businesses within the construction sector including: British Gypsum, Jewson, Weber, Graham and Glassolutions.
You are applying to work with Saint-Gobain Formula, this is one of more than 30 fascinating Saint-Gobain businesses that operate within UK and Ireland.
GDPR - You will find information on our privacy notice here: http://www.saint-gobain.co.uk/applicantdataprivacy/
Contact: Oliver Allcock
Reference: Totaljobs/568485
Job ID: 86561893
https://www.totaljobs.com/job/manager-of-manufacturing/st-gobain-building-distribution-ltd-job86561893?v=1585366947889
2020
Description
SunIRef:Manu:title
Summer Intern - Continuous Improvement Engineer - SAINT-GOBAIN
Faribault, MN 55021
SAINT-GOBAIN
SageGlass is the pioneer of the world's smartest electrochromic glass and is transforming the indoor experience for people by connecting the built and natural environments. Electronically tintable SageGlass controls sunlight to optimize daylight, outdoor views and comfort while preventing glare, fading and overheating without the need for blinds or shades. SageGlass dramatically reduces energy demand and the need for HVAC by blocking up to 91 percent of solar heat. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, SageGlass is backed by more than 350 years of building science expertise that only the world leader in sustainable environments can provide.
SAGE is all about its people, its products and its company culture. The vision of the company is to deliver a durable, reliable and high-performance energy-saving electrochromic product for buildings and to provide a healthier indoor environment for their occupants. Its award winning electronically tintable glass solution is second-to-none and recognized by Green Building, Inc. as one of the top ten green building products available on the market place.
SageGlass is looking for a Continuous Improvement Intern!
Internship placement at SageGlass is designed to provide successful candidates with hands on experience in a specialist area of the industry. Under the supervision of the placement manager and through interaction with other department team members, he/she will have the opportunity to engage in a full spectrum of tasks and an overall understanding of how the department works.
The Continuous Improvement Intern will be responsible for process development activities in a manufacturing environment with a focus on improving production flow and product quality. The position will interact with multiple departments, bridging the gaps between them.
Essential duties may include:
Learn the SageGlass process with a focus on workflows
Clearly communicate business processes
Document processes for future reference
Create and maintain digital forms
Analyze operations data and maintain KPI reports
Resolve production issues and help improve the process
Time studies and cycle time analysis
Currently enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree program with a strong academic record
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Competent with Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Lean principles
Experience and coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Experience with SQL databases, Point, and Python scripting preferred
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Saint-Gobain - Just posted
https://www.internships.com/posting/sam_3526647699
La Défense - 92
The mission
Reporting to the Gypsum, Ceilings & Roofing WCM Director within the Saint-Gobain Group Industrial Excellence Programs team, you are leading the progress of our Saint-Gobain World Class Manufacturing program over some part of our industrial activities, interacting directly with Regional or Country Industrial Directors, WCM Coordinators, as well as Plant Managers, across the world, in order to serve effectively the businesses' objectives.
Main responsibilities are :
Develop the WCM standards and frameworks to ensure an effective implementation in the business (Policy Deployment ; link between WCM, budget process & 3-Yr plan, Cost Deployment (Zero Losses definition, Best Business Standards, etc.), Contribute to WCM Central Standards development and validationMain tasks are :
To coach, train the Plant Managers, WCM Plant Coordinators, WCM Regional Champions To measure and assess adherence to the business roadmap and identify high level constraints for each site in your perimeter. In case of deviation, together with the Plant Manager and Regional/International Champion, identify the barriers. Define / Validate the appropriate countermeasures
To identify, share and promote best practices relevant to your Activity As WCM Senior Auditor, perform audits outside your perimeter, and, within your perimeter, support the plants self-assessments, perform audits and coachings
Develop and update your own WCM knowledge
Key indicators are :
Customer Satisfaction
WCM Net Manufacturing Savings
Sustainable Operational KPI improvement
You will work in a highly international environment, in a position allowing significant further career development. While most of your team will BE Paris-based, you will work on a global scale with extensive travel, up to 70% of your time. Therefore, localization within a Saint-Gobain site in Europe convenient for travel, though not preferred, can BE considered.
You get a high Degree in Engineering
You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
You have demonstrated experience in continuous improvement approach and/or operations
You are Fully fluent in English and another tong, some French preferred
Technical Skills
Production planning
Solid track record of WCM projects delivering significant gains
Performance management
Continuous improvement methodologies
IATF preferable
DATE 31/03/2020
https://www.cadreo.com/emplois/lean-manufacturing-global-champion-h-f-3775472-8.html
Saint-Gobain - Industrial Engineering, Productivity Improvement, Cost Reduction Activities
How many Industrial Engineers can a Company Employ for Cost Reduction?
For $100 million cost, there can be one MS IE and 6 BSIEs.https://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2020/03/value-creation-model-for-industrial.html
Industrial Engineering - Lean Manufacturing - Parent - Child Relationship
Saint-Gobain - Industrial Engineering Activities and Jobs
Reference : 575911
Continuous Improvement (WCM) Coordinator
UNITED STATES, WORCESTER
Regular
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Continuous Improvement (WCM) Coordinator provides plant leadership and oversight for the implementation of the Saint-Gobain continuous improvement program, World Class Manufacturing (WCM). WCM is a global initiative that is key to the future of PCR. This position will actively ensure that the business and its employees have the appropriate skills, tools, and implementation plans to deliver world-class results.
The main functions of the role include:
Continuous Improvement Supervision: Functions as the leader for the WCM Steering Committee and one or more of the WCM pillars. Oversee that the WCM operating standards and tools are implemented in the most effective and sustainable way with all individuals at site. The Coordinator streamlines communication about the WCM program. The Coordinator answers questions/points of clarification in a timely manner to deliver the required understanding and commitment to WCM toolset. Works with Management, Engineering, Technical and Operational functions to define, establish, fully deploy and continuously improve "best practices" for processes, engineering, and working procedures across the site, sharing successes with peers.
Loss Identification and Data Analysis: Collect and stratify the loss data for the plant and distribute this data to the pillar owners monthly. Conduct bi-annual loss assessment sessions with the Steering Committee and helps lead analysis and discussion. Challenges the team appropriately to drive maximum improvement and cost savings. Enter loss data into the cost deployment models and ensure the priorities of the site are in agreement with the cost deployment. Collect, collate, and analyze data to chart progress of the site against the WCM plan and recommend countermeasures to overcome adverse variances.
Coaching: Coach and support teams to meet the deadlines of the WCM program milestone plan which includes regular auditing that is critical for pace and standard. Support the management team in the review of progress and the identification and implementation of countermeasures to ensure the WCM program is achieved.
Change Management: Helps to oversee, advise on, and implement change management to help ensure improvements are executed succinctly and timely. Effectively handle resistance to change situations by utilizing strong team building, motivating and coaching skills.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and / or requested by management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations, Management, Lean Manufacturing or related field required. Master’s degree preferred
Good experience (5 years) in manufacturing, process engineering or technical project development with a good understanding of the plant organization and manufacturing processes
Knowledge or understanding WCM methods and techniques (Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma)
Technical skills to include root cause analysis
Knowledge of Operational strategy and organization
Team work and coaching skills
Communication skills
Persuasion skills
The job requires actively influencing and motivating a variety of people in changing situations. Strong influencing skills are needed as selling WCM is accomplished by gaining acceptance.
WHO ARE WE ?
Saint-Gobain Industrial Ceramics is a worldwide manufacturer of high temperature specialised refractory materials. Our products are manufactured for the Ceramics, Metallurgy, Foundry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power Generation, Waste Processing and Glass Making Industries. We specialise in products ranging from refractory bricks, tiles and blocks to mortar, cements, ramming and gunnable monolithics and trowelling mixes to low mass kiln furniture systems.
https://joinus.saint-gobain.com/en/usa/tpr/p/60768/575911/continuous-improvement-wcm-coordinator
Process Improvement Manager (Manufacturing)
Hawton, Newark (NG24), NG24 3BZSt-Gobain Building Distribution Ltd
Permanent, Expired
Innovative? Customer Focused? Agile? Open and Engaging? Entrepreneurial? – Our key attitudes and way we like to work at Saint-Gobain. If this sounds like you, please read on to find out more about the Process Improvement Manager opportunity.
How you will utilise your skills?
This role is working with Saint-Gobain Formula in Newark – we are a very diversified business focused on providing and manufacturing plaster and gypsum for industrial applications. Our customers are industrial companies which use our formulations either as part of their manufacturing process or as a raw material to manufacture finished products. You may have heard of our other Gypsum businesses which include British Gypsum and Artex.
The purpose of this opportunity is to develop plant process capability and improve plant performance. You will be key in facilitating this through day to day and ongoing projects by working closely with our onsite teams, identifying new opportunity to improve production or reduce cost and standardising our processes.
Innovation and continuous improvement are at the forefront of our business, we strive to push and progress ourselfs using World Class Manufacturing techniques to be the best we can be.
Ensure plant process capability is maintained and where necessary improved upon to allow plant OEE to improve continuously
Coach and train of team members and other functions (quality, production, etc) on the different processes and create process handbooks
Actively ensure continuous improvement in all areas of the plant through the adoption and implementation of WCM philosophies tools and techniques associated with FI and AM practices
Development of departmental data analysis tools
Undertaking of improvement activity that reduces energy consumption per tonne
Carry out Process and Engineering investigations and rectify specification / product issues
Collect data and set up measures to analyse losses and report back to the business
Ensure safety (SMAT) audits and risk assessments are completed
Provide training and develop skills of operators where required
Carry out ISO Audits including preparation and manage post audit actions.
Use WCM tools and six Sigma to support solving process and quality problems
What kind of person are we looking for?
First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working. In addition to the five Saint-Gobain attitudes we shared at the start, suitability for the role is always key; does the following criteria sound like you?
Previous industrial/manufacturing experience driving and implementing continuous improvement (CI)/ Process Improvement
Experience improving energy consumption
Exposure to leading and developing project teams (Formal Project Management training will be advantageous)
Experience of working using WCM or similar CI methodology (Lean Six Sigma)
Data driven and highly numerate and analytical
Experience of change management (MOC)
Personal attributes will include drive, determination, energy and enthusiasm.
Excellent Excel (macro, Formulas, Graphs), Access and PowerPoint skillset
Who are Saint-Gobain?
Saint-Gobain was founded in 1665 to deliver a world first – the production of glass on an industrial scale. We have continued to adapt and grow through providing innovative ideas, services and products to our customers. 350 years later we have a presence in 67 countries and employ 170,000 people worldwide. The UK & Ireland is home to over 30 of the most well-known and respected businesses within the construction sector including: British Gypsum, Jewson, Weber, Graham and Glassolutions.
You are applying to work with Saint-Gobain Formula, this is one of more than 30 fascinating Saint-Gobain businesses that operate within UK and Ireland.
GDPR - You will find information on our privacy notice here: http://www.saint-gobain.co.uk/applicantdataprivacy/
Contact: Oliver Allcock
Reference: Totaljobs/568485
Job ID: 86561893
https://www.totaljobs.com/job/manager-of-manufacturing/st-gobain-building-distribution-ltd-job86561893?v=1585366947889
Summer Intern - Continuous Improvement Engineer
Saint-Gobain, Faribault, MN2020
Description
SunIRef:Manu:title
Summer Intern - Continuous Improvement Engineer - SAINT-GOBAIN
Faribault, MN 55021
SAINT-GOBAIN
SageGlass is the pioneer of the world's smartest electrochromic glass and is transforming the indoor experience for people by connecting the built and natural environments. Electronically tintable SageGlass controls sunlight to optimize daylight, outdoor views and comfort while preventing glare, fading and overheating without the need for blinds or shades. SageGlass dramatically reduces energy demand and the need for HVAC by blocking up to 91 percent of solar heat. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, SageGlass is backed by more than 350 years of building science expertise that only the world leader in sustainable environments can provide.
SAGE is all about its people, its products and its company culture. The vision of the company is to deliver a durable, reliable and high-performance energy-saving electrochromic product for buildings and to provide a healthier indoor environment for their occupants. Its award winning electronically tintable glass solution is second-to-none and recognized by Green Building, Inc. as one of the top ten green building products available on the market place.
SageGlass is looking for a Continuous Improvement Intern!
Internship placement at SageGlass is designed to provide successful candidates with hands on experience in a specialist area of the industry. Under the supervision of the placement manager and through interaction with other department team members, he/she will have the opportunity to engage in a full spectrum of tasks and an overall understanding of how the department works.
The Continuous Improvement Intern will be responsible for process development activities in a manufacturing environment with a focus on improving production flow and product quality. The position will interact with multiple departments, bridging the gaps between them.
Essential duties may include:
Learn the SageGlass process with a focus on workflows
Clearly communicate business processes
Document processes for future reference
Create and maintain digital forms
Analyze operations data and maintain KPI reports
Resolve production issues and help improve the process
Time studies and cycle time analysis
Currently enrolled in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics degree program with a strong academic record
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Competent with Excel and PowerPoint
Knowledge of Lean principles
Experience and coursework in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering preferred
Experience with SQL databases, Point, and Python scripting preferred
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Saint-Gobain - Just posted
https://www.internships.com/posting/sam_3526647699
Lean Manufacturing Global Champion H/F
Saint-GobainLa Défense - 92
The mission
Reporting to the Gypsum, Ceilings & Roofing WCM Director within the Saint-Gobain Group Industrial Excellence Programs team, you are leading the progress of our Saint-Gobain World Class Manufacturing program over some part of our industrial activities, interacting directly with Regional or Country Industrial Directors, WCM Coordinators, as well as Plant Managers, across the world, in order to serve effectively the businesses' objectives.
Main responsibilities are :
Develop the WCM standards and frameworks to ensure an effective implementation in the business (Policy Deployment ; link between WCM, budget process & 3-Yr plan, Cost Deployment (Zero Losses definition, Best Business Standards, etc.), Contribute to WCM Central Standards development and validationMain tasks are :
To coach, train the Plant Managers, WCM Plant Coordinators, WCM Regional Champions To measure and assess adherence to the business roadmap and identify high level constraints for each site in your perimeter. In case of deviation, together with the Plant Manager and Regional/International Champion, identify the barriers. Define / Validate the appropriate countermeasures
To identify, share and promote best practices relevant to your Activity As WCM Senior Auditor, perform audits outside your perimeter, and, within your perimeter, support the plants self-assessments, perform audits and coachings
Develop and update your own WCM knowledge
Key indicators are :
Customer Satisfaction
WCM Net Manufacturing Savings
Sustainable Operational KPI improvement
You will work in a highly international environment, in a position allowing significant further career development. While most of your team will BE Paris-based, you will work on a global scale with extensive travel, up to 70% of your time. Therefore, localization within a Saint-Gobain site in Europe convenient for travel, though not preferred, can BE considered.
You get a high Degree in Engineering
You have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
You have demonstrated experience in continuous improvement approach and/or operations
You are Fully fluent in English and another tong, some French preferred
Technical Skills
Production planning
Solid track record of WCM projects delivering significant gains
Performance management
Continuous improvement methodologies
IATF preferable
DATE 31/03/2020
https://www.cadreo.com/emplois/lean-manufacturing-global-champion-h-f-3775472-8.html
Saint-Gobain - Industrial Engineering, Productivity Improvement, Cost Reduction Activities
SAINT-GOBAIN - ENERGY SAVINGS PLAN
10/06/2022
The plan is based on two pillars:
Continuous optimization of its production processes and the use of its buildings, to limit energy consumption and CO2 emissions,
Designing and commercializing solutions that combine both performance and sustainability for energy-efficient building renovation and light construction.
Doubling our actions for continuous improvement of our production processes by:
improvements to production tools (e.g. work on furnace insulation; installation of more energy-efficient and/or variable-speed motors; improved metering and visualization of energy consumption, energy management system; reduction of equipment idling) and production processes (e.g. recovery of waste energy for heating or energy production),
solutions to reduce the use of natural resources, through the reuse or recycling of raw materials: the use of recycled glass - cullet - for the production of flat glass or glass wool also has the advantage of emitting less energy during melting than sand,
the development of lighter materials and products, which require less energy and fewer raw materials to manufacture.
Additional energy savings thanks to the investment of €100 million per year to reduce CO2 emissions
Saint-Gobain is earmarking a targeted investment and research and development budget of around €100 million per year until 2030 to reduce CO2 emissions and save energy, especially in the European plants.
Shifting the energy mix towards low-carbon and renewable sources
Throughout the world, the Group is accelerating the switch to green energy sources, with very concrete results in Mexico, Brazil, Poland, Spain and the United-States. In the latter, for example, the Group doubled in 2021 its share of renewable electricity in its global electricity consumption to nearly 40%.
Mobilizing all Group employees
In addition to these initiatives, the Group is mobilizing all its employees worldwide to save energy, with numerous initiatives in offices, sales outlets, logistics centers, research centers and on sustainable mobility:
Renovation of our current buildings,
Systematic installation of LEDs, presence detectors, time-based controls, daylighting,
Limiting the use of heating and air-conditioning, lowering the temperature in offices (-1.5°C at Group headquarters),
Deployment of photovoltaic solutions, in particular on plant roofs and parking lot shelters,
Reduction of business travel and development of soft mobility and carpooling.
Benchmarking Result - Energy IE Project in gypsum board dryer process
Saint-Gobain’s Gypsum business applies World Class Manufacturing (WCM) techniques to identify, prioritize, and implement projects in the environmental, technical reliability, safety, focused improvement, and people development fields. Saint-Gobain stacks opportunities up against the performance of all major consumers of gas and electricity to compare them against theoretical minimums and worldwide best practices within the company. From there they can identify how they specifically improve certain processes. The project in Moundsville, West Virginia, was initiated when one of these comparisons showed more than $500,000 of excess electricity being spent on the gypsum board dryer process. Saint-Gobain knew there was a significant cost-savings to be achieved through improving the process.
HOW THEY DID IT
After a brief audit, the team saw a potential opportunity to assess the five fans serving the gypsum board dryers. These fans were already equipped with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) to modulate the speed of the fan motors in response to differing demand conditions so if adjustments needed to be made, the team believed they could be executed quickly.
The facility was given a budget of $10,000 and 12 months to complete the work. They started by installing five thermocouples (one for each of the five fan zones) to check for drastic changes in process conditions. They purchased the thermocouples for $5,000 and five new temperature transmitters for $1,500. All installation and wiring were done in house at no additional cost and was completed by March. The working hypothesis for the test was that significant energy savings could be achieved by lowering the fan speeds without impacting the quality of the ultimate product.
SOLUTION
Once the equipment was installed, the team needed to show all of the operators how testing different fan speeds would affect the running of the equipment. Many had been operating it the same way since the plant was commissioned. To achieve these, the team held individual trainings with each operator showing them that the board quality would remain constant with no changes to operational procedure if the fans were adjusted by using specific techniques that would still allow for the test outcomes.
By the end of April, the facility had completed two trials with each operator (eight trials in total) showing that no adverse effect was present on any of their products.
At the beginning of the project, the team put the goal at 2% reduction in electrical consumption in the dryer, but by the end of the testing, they were able to exceed this. The ultimate total reduction was 3%.
With this now known, the fan speeds were reduced by up to 30% with no effect on product quality. The total electrical savings was $68,000 per year.
EXPANDING COMPANY-WIDE
Once this project was completed, the results were shared to the North American Gypsum Energy Champions, a group that works to replicate best practices for sustainability across the gypsum business, and then they were shared with all of Saint-Gobain’s North America Sustainability Champions which sees what can be done company-wide.
World Class Manufacturing Journey in Saint Gobain
Saint-Gobain India’s 10th World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Conference
Published on July 15, 2019
Pramod Vatsa
SEKURIT Excellence Programs & WCM Director at Saint-Gobain Sekurit International, France
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/saint-gobain-indias-10th-world-class-manufacturing-wcm-pramod-vatsa/
WCM in Saint Gobain
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ifMgDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA30#v=onepage&q&f=false
Saint Gobain Glass
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=DG4TsckOQs0C&pg=PA31#v=onepage&q&f=false
Saint-Gobain of France subsidiary British Gypsum - WCM
Published: 20/01/2010
Wilson is now operations manager at what has, since 2005, been Saint-Gobain of France subsidiary, British Gypsum. He presented the WCM joureny British Gypsum plant. The main issue was around basic conditions. A bearing that is supposed to last for five years if you lubricate it correctly, stop contamination getting into that bearing and operate under the correct conditions. But if you don't lubricate it, operate it at the wrong speeds and in wrong conditions, it will fail in weeks or months. There were blocked aisles, lots of scrap and wasted energy . A global operations director who came in and thought that really wasn't right. He brought in Professor Yamashina from Kyoto University had worked with the likes of Pirelli, Fiat and Volvo, and was renowned for his methodology. "He has been working with us for 10 years now. The bulk of the issues identified were around TPM [total productive maintenance]". It's about the autonomous maintenance that the machine operators are doing; professional maintenance by craftsmen and focus improvement using root cause analysis tools and techniques backed up by the application of those techniques in a safe environment; customer service; quality; process control; people development; and cost reduction. It was necessary to change a culture that had been in place for many years. Plant managers, engineering managers and production managers went off on very intensive practitioner courses." On getting British Gypsum's policy deployment from strategic level to the shopfloor, he says everything that happens operationally has to link into the overall business strategy. Policy deployment at a company level sets the major strategic drivers for the business based on market conditions that will break down into must-win battles. To reconcile all of this at plant level, integrated business management (IBM) is deployed to manage strategic and supply chain planning via a product review, a demand review and a supplier review that looks over a 36-month horizon with monthly reviews along the way. What Wilson describes as an F-matrix is used for cost deployment – how it looks at losses and puts in correctional improvement programmes. There's a route map to facilitate more reactive measures that mitigate the risk of failure when looking at new tools and techniques, and a compliance module for "all the legal things that all of us have to do". These all feed into pillar plans, with pillar owners and pillar teams, and break down into highly detailed departmental plans and various levels of balanced scorecards to review the whole process. If you attack 30% of cost you're much more likely to achieve 20% of 30% which is 6%." All this is displayed in some detail and visually on boards on the shopfloor. Tools from a simple tag (if a machine may be broken, it is 'tagged' and an operator or first line manager comes to repair it) through to very complex root cause analysis tools utilised by senior chemical process engineers, are deployed in the problem solving processes. Wilson emphasises the importance of putting sustaining activities in place, "something we've got wrong on a few occasions over eight years. We were driving pace and we wanted to go quicker and quicker and get more savings but were not putting rigour into sustaining activities." He advises investing time in making previous improvements right and robust rather than starting lots of new projects. "Those we did first were done first for good reasons – because they were our biggest losses. Plants are a lot safer now. "Management standards were changed," says Wilson. " Around 2000, the message really got through that managers must now lead by example and set themselves very high standards in the way they conduct themselves and always challenge anything that's unsafe. Auditing is key to that process.
"I don't believe you have a factory that is safe but not very productive, or a factory that is productive but not very safe. Ten years ago, most of our plants were having a lost time incident every month. At East Leake we've had one lost time accident in the last two years which was a guy who was going up some stairs, decided he'd forgotten something and turned round and turned his elbow." Reliability has been the key to machine performance with the programme having eliminated key losses like early bearing failures due to contamination. All the machine stops – those down to supply problems, direct human error, start up delays due to process or engineering, electrical and mechanical breakdown – are measured and have been driven down from nearly 40 to less than 10 between 2006 and 2008. Elsewhere, emissions to air and starting and stopping major items of equipment have largely been eliminated or reduced, and all manufacturing waste is recycled. One project that dealt with fixing compressor leaks saved £50,000 a year. There has been a significant improvement in service performance driven by taking action on delivery errors, loading errors and delivery time. By such actions, the East Leake plant has taken 10% off its cost base in the last two years.
https://www.manufacturingmanagement.co.uk/features/when-the-dust-settles
WCOM (World Class Operations Management): Why You Need More Than Lean
Carlo Baroncelli, Noela Ballerio
Springer, 03-May-2016 - Technology & Engineering - 271 pages
This book deals with World Class Operations Management (WCOM), detailing its principles, methods and organisation, and the results that this approach can bring about. Utilising real-world case studies illustrated by companies that have adopted this model (interviews with Saint-Gobain, L’Oréal, Tetra Pak, Bemis, and Bel Executives), it describes common patterns drawn from decades of hands-on experience, so as to present a theoretical approach together with the concrete application of its principles.
WCOM, adopted by several multinational companies, is one of the more innovative management practises, as it integrates the best Continuous Improvement approaches (Lean, Total Productive Management, World Class Manufacturing) as well as the most innovative approaches in human dynamics like Change Leadership, Performance Behavior, Shingo Model, to name a few. Every book’s chapter has been authored by an expert in these different fields, thus revealing the synergy among the different practices, which is one of the distinguishing and successful aspects of WCOM
Maximising reader insights into the successful implementation of such an approach, and explaining not only its potentialities, but also its implementation dynamics, the critical points and the ways it can be integrated into different situations, this book is also about how to create a culture of excellence that is sustainable over a long period of time and delivers consistent (or ever-improving) results.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ifMgDAAAQBAJ
Total Industrial Engineering - H. Yamashina
http://nraomtr.blogspot.com/2011/11/total-industrial-engineering-h.html
World Class Manufacturing - Yamashina Way
http://nraombakc.blogspot.com/2012/02/world-class-manufacturing-yamashina-way.html
World Class Manufacturing - Explanation
http://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2012/08/world-class-manufacturing-explanation.html
Total Industrial Engineering - Revison Notes
http://nraoiekc.blogspot.com/2012/03/total-industrial-engineering-revison.html
Total Industrial Engineering
http://kvssnrao-ind-engg.blogspot.com/2010/10/total-industrial-engineering.html
Factory of the Month: The only way is Essex
Posted on 27 Nov 2012 by The Manufacturer
https://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/factory-of-the-month-the-only-way-is-essex/
WCM (WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING) - NOVEMBER 2020 MISSION
NOVEMBER 16 2020 to NOVEMBER 20 2020
Since the first edition in 1992, more than 700 participants from across all EU Member states have participated in this practical training course.
The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background. It assists the participants to acquire a better understanding of TQC (Total Quality Control), TQM (Total Quality Management), TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), JIT (Just In Time), TIE (Total Industrial Engineering) practices and the current KAIZEN manufacturing methods (continuous improvement).
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/world-class-manufacturing-november-mission
Lean Production and World Class Manufacturing: A Comparative Study of the Two Most Important Production Strategies of Recent Times
Filippo De Carlo and Gregorio Richardson Simioli
International Journal of Industrial and Operations Research
Volume 1, Issue 1, 2018
https://www.vibgyorpublishers.org/content/ijior/fulltext.php?aid=ijior-1-001
Industrial engineers are employed and productivity improvement and cost reduction are practiced in many companies using Industrial engineering philosophy, principles, methods, techniques and tools.
Index to Industrial Engineering Practice in Top Global Manufacturing Companies - Top 100
Online Handbook of Industrial Engineering
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