First Quality · 4 months ago
Director of Process Engineering - Northeast
US PA Lewistown
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFirst Quality is a leading company in process engineering and manufacturing, and they are seeking a Director of Process Engineering for their Northeast division. This role involves leading the implementation of process engineering best practices, driving efficiency improvements, and providing training and expertise across multiple sites to ensure high quality and low cost in production.
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Responsibilities
Leads and implements Process Engineering system management, principles, and best practices at all AbHy sites
Works closely with the cross functional Operations, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering leaders to drive divisional alignment and projects for the Northeast sites of the AbHy division
Drives efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts through the application of continuous improvement tools consistently across all plants
Provides roadmap and training for the effective implementation of reliability, center lining, pinning, and run to target processes using all available systems and resources across all plants
Sets standards for engineering systems and practices and drives these across the AbHy divisions of the company
Drives and owns productivity projects and involves plant personnel to achieve targets across all departments consistently across all plants
Provides specific expertise, training, and guidance on software, data analytics, SPC, and best practices using industry standard tools and processes
Builds a team to provide excellence in service and management of system and process reliability across the division
Plays a key role in partnering with cross functional teams to ensure raw materials and processes are meeting specifications and design parameters consistently at all sites
Ability to operate as an individual contributor and leader as needed based on business dynamics and facilitation needs
Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements
Develops proposals, budgets, CERs, and purchase recommendations as needed
Develops, implements, and facilitates training programs in engineering practices
Develops engineering improvement objectives and content to meet the needs of the team members
Facilitates and performs process engineering workshops
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum of ten years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment and leading rapid continuous improvement
Minimum of five years of all business-related software systems experience
Exceptional analytical problem solver and has training in SPC and DOE with demonstrated successes applying these principles
Proven track record of implementing new systems and procedures
Strong personal computer proficiency with MS Office and all related software
Excellent communication skills both oral and written with executive presence
Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner
Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented
Strong experience with lean manufacturing strategies used to reduce waste (i.e-material pull system)
Strong experience with Error Proofing and Design principles
Preferred
Black Belt/Six Sigma certification preferred
Company
First Quality
Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products.
5001-10000 employees
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