SCOPE

Process Engineering Manager will lead start-up of new processes, capital expense projects from conception to completion, Continuous Improvement Program, provide engineering support, and is responsible for realization of organization’s sustainability objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must follow all Safety, OSHA, ISO and QMS procedures set forth by the company.
• Able to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines.
• Must use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Exercise diplomacy in all facets of the job.
• Manage workload while multi-tasking and concurrently leading departmental functions.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, high integrity, and high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to support Holland Colors’ unique people-oriented culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop annual budget including capital expenditures, project proposals highlighting ROI justification, and Process Engineering cost center.
• Responsible for divisional Sustainability metric tracking, reporting, and performance.
• Establish assignments for Process Engineering team, track and assess projects to ensure advancement.
• Deliver improvement in PPH, FTR, yield, and capacity.
• Manage attendance, vacation, discipline, and leave requests for department.
• Lead training and personnel development for department.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding of new associates.
• Collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure project timing, objectives, and budget are achieved.
• Make annual wage increase recommendations for department.
• Develop and sustain a continuous improvement culture in daily operations.
• Oversee continuous improvement efforts and provide counsel to team leaders on facilitation techniques, quality systems, process improvement, people development, and safety improvement.
• Perform time and equipment utilization studies to support efficiency improvements.
• Effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or chemistry required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Proven project management and change management skills required.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project and Change Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person