N. Prescott, AR, US, 71857
Process Engineering Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Manager, Process Engineering, EPDM will lead and manage the Process Engineering Team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of new or revised processes to support new or legacy product innovation and drive continuous improvement. Initiatives include safety, product quality, consistency, cost reduction, higher efficiency, and greater machine utilization performance. This senior leadership position requires advanced organizational and problem-solving skills, knowledge, education, leadership, and work experience to develop solutions to complex problems. The position will primarily support the Prescott, AR location, but travel maybe needed occasionally.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- 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 and effectively influence the other manufacturing department leaders to develop strategic and tactical plans that meet the safety, quality, and production targets, reduce scrap, improve reliability and efficiency of production, and reduce cost to meet 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 and robust 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, and quality requirements in an efficient, cost effective and timely manner.
- Support the Value Streams for the EPDM business functionally to ensure good collaboration, effective resolution of issues and facilitate business initiatives as needed.
- Investigate critical quality issues and customer complaints as requested. Interface frequently with the Quality Department on corrective actions.
- Execute other duties as assigned.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, preferred degree in Chemistry, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- Seven or more years of engineering or plant manufacturing leadership experience in related manufacturing industries
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience in Statistic Process Control, DOE, TPM, PFMEA and Lean/Six-Sigma manufacturing methodologies
- Ability to coach, teach and develop a team of engineers
- Experience with Management of Change (MOC), PHAs and HAZOPs
- Experience with Regulatory Standard compliance including OSHA and EPA
- Strong office tool skills, including MS Office suite and statistical analysis tools like Minitab
- Travel as needed to support business meetings or consult with other facilities
Nearest Major Market: Texarkana