Process Engineering Supervisor

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc.; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to oversee engineering and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

You will drive design, optimization, and troubleshooting of production lines and manage Process Engineering Technologists/Technicians as part of the Plant Leadership Team. The candidate should blend strong technical skills with strategic vision, exceptional problem-solving, and proven leadership in a high-volume environment, with a focus on safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field) with relevant experience.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a Process Engineer in industrial manufacturing with product trials, customer complaints and product testing.
• Minimum three years leading/supervising high-performance teams in a similar setting.
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Process and Quality Department staff by providing ongoing training and development.
• Lead engineering activities in design, optimization, and troubleshooting of new and existing processes.
• Lead tech transfer of new products from R&D to high-volume production.
• Manage process documentation and maintain up-to-date instructions, control plans, and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing process issues and provide guidance to team members.
• Own processes under scope by enforcing project, operational and personnel policies.

Skills

Customer Focus

Time Management

Problem Solving

Coaching & Mentoring

Communication

Team Work

Planning & Organization

Lean Six Sigma

Research & Analysis

Decision Making & Judgement

Ethics & Integrity

Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database applications

Job description

Summary

The Process Engineering Supervisor assists in overseeing the engineering and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes, including planning, designing, modifying, optimizing, troubleshooting and monitoring production processes. The Process Engineering Supervisor must possess the capabilities to support and drive the requirements into development and continuous improvement of products and processes. The duties will include developing an in-depth knowledge of our supply base; strengths and weaknesses of internal procedures and business processes; strength and weaknesses of equipment. The Process Engineering Supervisor directly manages Process Engineering Technologists/Technicians and serves as part of the Plant Leadership Team. This candidate is a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Creative & Innovation Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Dependability
• Research & Analysis
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Ethics & Integrity
• Planning & Organization
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations
• Mediating & Negotiating
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work

Job Duties

• Support the Process and Quality Department staff by providing ongoing training and development
• Lead engineering activities in the design, optimization and trouble-shooting of new processes and improvements in existing processes
• Lead the technical transfer of new products from research and development to high volume product commercialization
• Manage process documentation; responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate work instructions, process control plans and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing process performance issues; provide technical guidance to team members
• Own Manufacturing and Quality processes under scope of responsibility by initiating, coordinating and enforcing project, operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Initiate, implement, and supervise Continuous Improvement efforts, Root Cause Analysis and, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and lead projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operation expenses
• Continuously focus on production efficiency, identify causes of downtime and proactively identify opportunities for improvement in product quality and productivity while driving out cost
• Collect and report data related to daily/weekly/monthly operating performance to management.
• Provide support to the area team to manage abnormal situations/issues, troubleshooting, etc. on a 24/7 basis as needed
• Work jointly with engineers, operators, maintenance, and supervisors to develop and implement process improvements
• Maintain documentation compliance for the Process, Health and Safety, and Quality Department
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices
• Complete all other assigned duties, as needed
• Daily set-up control and mold change improvement/mold change time reduction, cycle time improvement, scrap reduction, new and current injection process and robot programs development and improvements.
• Processing and troubleshooting of molding machines based on material and part being produced.
• Develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
• Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all (Company Name) employees and subcontractors.
• Perform additional assignments per Manager's direction.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field experience preferred (5 years minimum)
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment involved with product trials, customer complaints and product testing.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in molding operations or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading/supervising/managing high-performance teams in a similar environment
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred
• Ten years safety related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Supervisory and interpersonal skills are required
• Troubleshooting ability is required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Proven good presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Detail oriented
• Good computer skills