Process Excellence Manager

Saint--gobain; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 111,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Dental insurance

EAP

Job summary

Saint-Gobain – CertainTeed division in Malvern, PA is seeking a Process Excellence Manager to drive manufacturing improvements across the Roofing operations network. The role focuses on Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Glass Mat, Roofing Line, Surfacing, Raw Materials, Asphalt, and Packaging.

The candidate will lead technical benchmarking, data analytics, and cross-site collaboration to improve OEE, MUV, product quality, and cost performance, while mentoring teams and influencing stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably roofing or building materials.
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies including root cause analysis, SPC, Le an Manufacturing, and CI tools.
• Experience supporting or operating continuous web manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and process data.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coach cross-functional teams, with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 30–50% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen Communities of Practice across multiple sites.
• Drive CI initiatives to improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Provide technical process support to resolve operational and quality issues.
• Coordinate material qualifications and support new technology implementations.
• Establish process standards, benchmarking, and troubleshooting frameworks.
• Support safety, HAZOP, and compliance with industry requirements.
• Mentor technical talent and translate data into actionable insights.

Skills

Root cause analysis

SPC

Process capability analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Engineering drawings

Job description

As the Process Excellence Manager, you will play a critical role in advancing manufacturing performance across our Roofing operations network. This position is responsible for driving process excellence initiatives across multiple plants, with a primary focus on the Communities of Practice (CoPs) for Glass Mat, Roofing Line, Surfacing, Raw Materials, Asphalt, and Packaging.

You will serve as a technical leader and trusted partner to Operations, Plant Leadership, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, helping identify and implement best practices that improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Material Usage Variance (MUV), product quality, and cost performance. By leveraging benchmarking, data analytics, and cross-site collaboration, you will help standardize processes, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and accelerate operational improvement across the network.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and strengthen Communities of Practice by facilitating knowledge sharing, technical collaboration, and performance benchmarking across manufacturing sites.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, optimize raw material usage, and lower manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical process support and troubleshooting expertise to plants, helping resolve operational and quality issues while improving manufacturing reliability.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to coordinate raw material qualifications, evaluate alternative materials, and support new technology implementations.
• Establish and promote process standards, benchmarking practices, and troubleshooting frameworks that drive consistency and sustainable improvements across facilities.
• Support safety, HAZOP, and compliance initiatives while ensuring adherence to company standards and applicable industry requirements, including ASTM roofing codes.
• Mentor and develop technical talent across the network by translating complex data and process information into actionable insights and practical solutions.

This is a highly visible role that influences manufacturing performance across multiple plants and product lines. Success requires strong technical expertise, operational credibility, analytical problem solving, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.

Is this job for you ?

We are looking for a collaborative and results-oriented manufacturing professional who is passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in a technical environment, enjoys solving complex process challenges, and can build strong relationships across multiple manufacturing locations.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within roofing, building materials, or other continuous process manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of process improvement methodologies, including root cause analysis, statistical process control (SPC), process capability analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience supporting or operating continuous web manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing process data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage audiences ranging from plant operators to senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 30% to 50% domestically to support plant initiatives, technical reviews, and Community of Practice activities.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of roofing manufacturing processes, technologies, and ASTM Roofing Codes.
• Experience working across multiple manufacturing facilities and product lines.
• Experience leading benchmarking, standardization, and best practice deployment efforts across a manufacturing network.
• Proven success driving measurable improvements in OEE, material utilization, quality performance, and operating costs.

This role is ideal for a technical manufacturing leader who wants to make a broad impact across multiple facilities while helping shape the future performance and capabilities of our Roofing operations.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and
Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

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 $111,000 to $177,000 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 15 % of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $127,600 to $203,500 . 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.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

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