Process Engineering Manager

Job purpose
The Process Engineering Manager position will manage the Engineering Team responsible for the
design, development, and implementation of new or revised processes & equipment to support
Manufacturing. This role will lead the optimization of complex processes driving efficiency,
reducing costs, improving the quality of the products and the safety and ergonomics within the
facilities. This is a senior leadership position requiring advanced knowledge, education, and work
experience to develop solutions to complex problems. This position will support multiple sites
and travel is required as necessary.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage the Process & Engineering Team by establishing goals, organizing the team,

           developing budgets, establishing timelines, and ensuring effective project execution to

           meet business needs.

• Collaboratively work with Manufacturing Leadership to develop strategic and tactical

           plans that meet the safety and quality requirements, effectively produce products,
           improve reliability and efficiency of Production Plants or reduce costs to meet the
           business needs.

• Ensure timely execution of projects for Equipment and Processes to produce new or

           modified products that transition through development & and commissioning. Drive
           effective utilization and adherence to the New Product Process to ensure product launch
           dates are met.

• Ensure robust Process Control Plans, formulation control management, and Processes to

           effectively meet business needs.

• Ensure compliance with all project related regulatory standards and effectively manage

           change through PHAs, HAZOPs or similar method to ensure effective reviews.

• Support the New Product Development process to facilitate the production of new and

           modified products which meet the design intent, safety & quality requirements in an
           efficient, cost effective and timely manner. Ensure engineering connection to new product
           development and business initiatives.

• Support the value streams for each business functionally to ensure good collaboration,

           effective resolution of issues and facilitate business initiatives as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of directly related experience.
• At least 3 years of management or direct/indirect leadership experience.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office tool skills (Excel, Word, Adobe, etc.)
• Be willing to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Plant and Engineering Management Leadership Experience
• Experience in World Class Manufacturing or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma

           methodologies

• Experience with Safe Management of Change, PHAs or HAZOPs
• Experience with Regulatory Standard compliance including OSHA, EPA and FDA

Working conditions
The working conditions normally include a working manufacturing office but may be dusty non-
air-conditioned industrial manufacturing and warehouse environment. Working temperature
can vary and range from 65 to 90 degrees in the general working environment and hotter in
certain areas of the plant. Occasional work is required in outdoor activities in hot or adverse
weather.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift up 50 pounds. Must be able to climb ladders, railcar platforms, lift and carry

           hoses, kneel, bend, reach and stoop. Periodic periods of prolonged sitting and data entry work.

• Occasional forklift use.

Direct reports

• Process Engineer
• Senior Process Engineer
• Lead Process Engineer