Process Engineering Site Manager

Position Overview:

The Engineering Site Manager is responsible for leading the Process Engineering team to ensure that all processes are developed and performed based on standard work that guarantees:
•    The safety of our employees
•    The quality of our products
•    The high efficiency of our processes
•    A productive capacity that allows us to complete our deliveries on time

Reports to: Head of Fab Process Engineering, North America (NA)

What you'll do

•    Manage and coordinate the work of the process engineering team. 
•    Assign engineering resources within groups to meet project timelines and objectives. 
•    Lead and represent the process engineering organization in communications to a broad range of internal/external stakeholders.
•    Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.  
•    Productively lead and facilitate cross-departmental/divisional meetings.
•    Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.  
•    Guide projects from concept stage to full production.  
•    Facilitate, understand and collaborate data and information needs from other departments.  
•    Define the direct labor needed to run each process in the plant and document it monthly.
•    Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve process target efficiencies for each product/process.
•    Ensure the development, validation and maintenance for the standard work for processes to achieve targeted efficiency (including packaging).
•    Ensure the development, validation and maintenance to cycle times for each operation, documenting them monthly.
•    Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to perform LV1 and ensure proper documentation of results (headcount, cycle times, rates, efficiencies, scrap %, rework %, etc.).
•    Ensure flawless process implementation on time for new launches (LV1 passed and no major issues in process).
•    Develop, maintain, and validate changes to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) for each process, scheduling periodic reviews with multidisciplinary teams to prevent cost of poor quality.
•    Perform safety walks and ensure effective countermeasures to identify risks, guaranteeing zero accidents due to process.
•    Perform weekly Process/Gemba Walks to ensure compliance with standard work and guidelines, identify opportunities and issues, document findings, and ensure effective countermeasures (including packaging).
•    Validate and approve packaging design, specifications, and appearance for new packaging or new equipment/tooling for packaging (with Packaging CoE).
•    Lead and track ECN implementation on time and within budget.
•    Lead and perform packaging trials and tests in the plant (with Packaging CoE).
•    Define the optimal layout for new equipment, tooling, or processes, including packaging (with Industrial Engineering (IE) CoE).
•    Define the optimal process flow for new equipment, tooling, or processes, including packaging (with Industrial Engineering (IE) CoE).
•    Lead productive capacity studies and validation for current or new processes.
•    Support Best Practice Projects development and implementation as needed.
•    Support LV2 events for new launches as needed.
•    Support special projects development and implementation as needed.
•    Support automation projects development and implementation as needed.
•    Develop business cases for engineering projects.
•    Define, monitor, and ensure attainment of the engineering budget for the site and projects.
•    Remove any roadblocks that can prevent the process from achieving operational metrics.
•    Mentor, coach and train employees, fostering a culture of growth and development.
•    Establish SMART goals, evaluate them, and ensure compliance for direct reports.
•    Communicate potential risks or major issues to top management.

•    Support product launches and special projects to ensure flawless and on-time implementation regarding processes.

Other requirements: 
•    Advanced level leadership skills
•    Advanced level strategic planning skills
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Excellent communication skills at all levels
•    Highly self-directed
•    Results-oriented
•    High personnel management skills
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
•    Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Willingness to travel (20%+)

 

Who you are:

•    Engineering degree or equivalent 
•    At least 10 yrs of experience leading process or manufacturing areas
•    At least 10 yrs of experience as a Leader in manufacturing industry
•    At least 2 years of experience in projects (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $125,000.00- $135,000.00
  Bonus target range: 20%-25%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay 
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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