Process Technology Lead: Value-Focused CI & Ops Innovation

Teknor Apex; Pawtucket, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex seeks a senior leader to drive the Process Technology Group, overseeing Process Engineers, Senior Associates and Senior R&D Process Engineers, while remaining a hands-on technical contributor on our top-priority process development and continuous improvement work.

You will own the portfolio's value governance, establish KPIs, mentor staff across sites, ensure safety and quality standards, and partner with Manufacturing, R&D and Lean/CI teams to align initiatives with our

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in process engineering, R&D, or continuous improvement.
• Experience managing a project portfolio against financial and operational value criteria.
• Plastics compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Technology Group with day-to-day direction and career development.
• Own portfolio value governance with clear links to process improvement and financial benefit.
• Mentor staff and serve as escalation point for complex technical challenges; drive adoption of best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

DMAIC/DMADV

Process modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Polymer Science

Six Sigma Black Belt

Root cause analysis certification

Tools

Statistical tools

Job description

Teknor Apex seeks a senior leader to drive the Process Technology Group, overseeing Process Engineers, Senior Associates and Senior R&D Process Engineers, while remaining a hands-on technical contributor on our top-priority process development and continuous improvement work.

You will own the portfolio's value governance, establish KPIs, mentor staff across sites, ensure safety and quality standards, and partner with Manufacturing, R&D and Lean/CI teams to align initiatives with our