Manufacturing Development & Industrialization Specialist

Saint--gobain; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions is seeking an Manufacturing Development & Industrialization Specialist to lead industrialization, manufacturing development, and performance initiatives across multiple sites. The role focuses on driving investment projects, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness to support growth and site competitiveness.

The position requires strong analytical and project management skills, with experience in leading cross-functional, multi-site programs

Qualifications

• Independent leadership of complex industrialization, manufacturing development, and capital investment projects.
• Balance technical, operational, and business requirements; develop equipment specifications and manufacturing standards.
• Experience in evaluating investment alternatives and managing multiple initiatives across sites and functions.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing development, industrialization, process optimization, process troubleshooting, trial planning, equipment reviews, and MoC.
• Experience leading cross-functional, multi-site capital investment programs and delivering objectives on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing development, industrialization, and performance initiatives to support growth, technology deployment, and site competitiveness.
• Drive investment projects, process improvements, and manufacturing readiness across operations.

Job description

The Manufacturing Development & Industrialization Specialist will lead manufacturing development, industrialization, and operational performance initiatives to support business growth, technology deployment, and long-term site competitiveness. Drive investment projects, process improvements, manufacturing readiness, and strategic industrial development across operations.

Position can be based-

• Hoosick Falls, US
• Poland-Kolo
• Germany – Biolink

Is this job for you ?

• This role requires independent leadership of complex industrialization, manufacturing development, and capital investment projects.
• The incumbent must balance technical, operational, and business requirements, develop equipment specifications and manufacturing standards, evaluate investment alternatives, and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously across sites and functions.
• Success requires strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver sustainable improvements in performance, capacity, quality, safety, and competitiveness.
• This position requires 5 to 7 years in manufacturing development, industrialization, process optimization, process troubleshooting, trial planning, equipment reviews, and Management of Change (MoC).
• The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in leading cross-functional projects/ multi-site and capital investments, successfully delivering objectives on time and within budget.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions is a business unit within the global Saint-Gobain group, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance polymer-based products and solutions. The company provides advanced materials designed for demanding applications across various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial markets. Their offerings include engineered plastics, elastomers, and composite materials that deliver enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and performance in challenging environments.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Benefits in joining us

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10 % of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is 89,650 to $139,150 . Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.