Process Excellence Manager

We are looking for a collaborative and results-oriented manufacturing professional who is passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a technical environment, enjoys solving complex process challenges, and can build strong relationships across multiple manufacturing locations.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within roofing, building materials, or other continuous process manufacturing operations.

Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies, including root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools.

Experience supporting or operating continuous web manufacturing processes and equipment.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing process data.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert technical findings into actionable recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain organizations.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from plant operators to senior leadership.

Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% to 50% domestically to support plant initiatives, technical reviews, and Community of Practice activities.

Preferred qualifications include:

Knowledge of roofing manufacturing processes, technologies, and ASTM Roofing Codes.

Experience working across multiple manufacturing facilities and product lines.

Experience leading benchmarking, standardization, and best practice deployment efforts across a manufacturing network.

Proven success driving measurable improvements in OEE, material utilization, quality performance, and operating costs.

This role is ideal for a technical manufacturing leader who wants to make a broad impact across multiple facilities while helping shape the future performance and capabilities of our Roofing operations.

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

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