Plant Process Engineering Manager - Lean Six Sigma Leader

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Virtual medical services

Fertility & adoption benefits

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Family leave

Salary continuance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Plus more

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the process engineering function and drive continuous improvement at a new plant. You will develop designs and equipment modifications to enhance production capability and quality.

You will lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing processes. You will implement best practices, set KPIs, coach teams, and ensure regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or trained practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Identify process bottlenecks and implement improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain operations by enforcing project and personnel policies.
• Lead end-to-end process improvement projects with measurement systems.
• Resolve quality issues with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead the engineering team at the plant and drive productivity.
• Communicate initiatives to Plant Operations management.
• Coach teams to meet certification and quality goals.
• Keep up with knowledge in manufacturing processes and best practices.
• Foster innovation, collaboration and accountability across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

KPI setting

Team motivation

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lean processes

Statistical software

Production knowledge

Fibreglass knowledge

Machinery knowledge

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field

Lean Six Sigma training/certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Knauf Insulation, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Manager to lead the process engineering function and drive continuous improvement at a new plant. You will develop designs and equipment modifications to enhance production capability and quality.

You will lead cross-functional Lean Six Sigma projects across manufacturing processes. You will implement best practices, set KPIs, coach teams, and ensure regulatory and safety standards.