Manager, Process Engineering

Works closely with Plant Management and Functional Teams to identify process bottlenecks, conducts root cause analysis and implements process improvements across the business or organization.

Maintain process operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing project, operational and personnel policies and procedures.

Initiates and leads projects that improve end-to-end processes: setup, validation, and audit measurement systems to deliver business impact.

Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solutions, implementing action plans, and providing resources

Lead the Engineering Team at the plant.

Communicate key initiatives to Manager, Plant Operations

Drives productivity and process improvement projects aligned with business initiatives.

Conducts quality awareness, and Sigma Belt trainings within the organization

Coaches project teams to fulfill certification requirements, quality and process improvement objectives. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices

Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.

Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.

Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred

Experience:

Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment involved with product trials, customer complaints and product testing

Minimum three (3) years of experience leading/supervising/managing high-performance teams in a similar environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to lead and train others in a fast-paced environment

Ability to set KPI’s and hold direct reports accountable for achieving goals on a consistent basis

Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions

Ability to make quick, thorough decisions that will positively impact the organization

Ability to identify problems/process improvement opportunities and provide creative solutions

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or across all levels within the organization

Ability to handle multiple priorities under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment

Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time as needed

Knowledge of machinery and its design/use

Knowledge of statistical analysis software

Knowledge of production processes

Knowledge of fiberglass manufacturing processes beneficial

Knowledge of lean processes is beneficial

Knowledge of SAP preferred

Troubleshooting skills

Problem solving skills

Critical thinking skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Project Management skills

Leadership and management skills

Computer skills in a MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Self-motivated

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