Manager, Process Engineering

Knauf North America; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage from day one

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A leading insulation manufacturer in Albion Township is seeking a Process Engineering Manager. This role involves overseeing process improvements, developing new designs, and leading engineering projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, strong leadership abilities, and at least five years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. The position requires onsite work and offers a collaborative atmosphere with various benefits to support employee engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in leading high-performance teams in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Lead projects that improve productivity and processes.
• Communicate key initiatives to management.
• Drive employee engagement and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Negotiation

Project Management

Education

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

Lean Six Sigma training/certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid Family Leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available!

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

About the Role

As the Process Engineering Manager, you will provide direction for the process department while promoting continuous improvement for a new plant. This is an exciting opportunity to implement continuous improvement best practices across multiple departments. You will develop new designs and modifications to the equipment to improve the production capability and the quality standards. As a Process Engineering Manager, you will lead process improvement projects in different manufacturing production processes, using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.

This position is required to be onsite.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Plant Management and Functional Teams to identify process bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis and implement process improvements across the business or organization.
• Maintain process operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing project, operational and personnel policies and procedures.
• Initiate and lead projects that improve end-to-end processes: setup, validation, and audit measurement systems to deliver business impact.
• Resolve quality issues by identifying problems, examining solutions, implementing action plans, and providing resources.
• Lead the Engineering Team at the plant.
• Communicate key initiatives to Manager, Plant Operations.
• Drive productivity and process improvement projects aligned with business initiatives.
• Conduct quality awareness and Sigma Belt trainings within the organization.
• Coach project teams to fulfill certification requirements, quality and process improvement objectives. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
• Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
• Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment involved with product trials, customer complaints and product testing.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading/supervising/managing high-performance teams in a similar environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to lead and train others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to set KPI’s and hold direct reports accountable for achieving goals on a consistent basis.
• Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions.
• Ability to make quick, thorough decisions that will positively impact the organization.
• Ability to identify problems/process improvement opportunities and provide creative solutions.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or across all levels within the organization.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time as needed.
• Knowledge of machinery and its design/use.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of production processes.
• Knowledge of fiberglass manufacturing processes beneficial.
• Knowledge of lean processes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Project Management skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Computer skills in a MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Detail-oriented.
• Analytical.
• Self-motivated.

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.