Process Engineering Manager

This position is responsible for managing the development and implementation
of process and programs to optimize productivity, improve product
consistency/quality, and help to drive cost reduction ideas and actions.
Additionally, this position will support new product development by
identifying and implementing process and equipment changes needed for product
scale-up and successful commercialization.  The incumbent will work closely
with the management and employee teams in production, process control,
quality, process improvement, and engineering area to drive results.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement programs for process to improve productivity in the plant.
• Works with Quality to spearhead the implementation and application of continuous process improvement activities
• Develop and implement programs and initiatives to assure continuous improvement of process controls including instrumentation and statistical process controls (SPC/CP/CPK).
• Champion and lead the use of Six Sigma techniques to improve productivity, improve yields, reduce waste, increase production capacity, and improve productivity.
• Provide leadership for technical troubleshooting activities.
• Develop and implement programs to continuously improve the technical skills of the workforce through training and hands-on experience.
• Works with R & D to provide process engineering leadership on product launch teams and represent process in new product commercialization activities.
• Spearhead the development of procedures and programs for the continuous improvement of safety performance in the plant.
• Lead capital projects as assigned and required
• Lead increased teamwork among operations teams and other functional areas of the business.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, specializing in a related field such as chemical engineering, materials science, etc.  Advanced degree highly desirable.  Must have proven success in a management role and demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, motivate and lead others. 
• Experience in process engineering in a high volume manufacturing environment, plus additional progressive management experience of a technical process team.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in implementing world class
• manufacturing techniques (SPC, six sigma, lean, 5S)
• Able to work in a high energy, schedule driven environment with unyielding conviction for world class quality. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and to lead by example throughout the organization.

Resumes: Kathleen Connners  303-790-0354   kathleen@peoplehirepeople.com
Relocation offered.