Senior Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Relocation Package | Lean Visionary | Exemplary Total Rewards Package

This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Energizer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering function within the entity, driving operational excellence and innovation encompassing a wide range of areas. You will lead and support the development of platform technologies that will have significant impact on the competitiveness of Energizer and the success of new product initiatives with regard to performance, manufacturability, and competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive continuous improvement initiatives in Manufacturing Engineering to optimize operational efficiency, foster innovation, and drive impactful change within the organization
• Exemplify Energizer’s core capabilities to achieve service excellence, surpass organizational objectives, and uphold fiscal responsibility
• Establish goals, drive performance, cultivate competencies, acknowledge achievements, and promote employee engagement and well-being
• Manage all Product & Process lean techniques, ensuring the maintainability of production tools through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and associated skills
• Continuous improvement will be a key focus, particularly concerning line architectures, capacities, capabilities, and time referentials (DMAIC/PDCA)
• Identify medium- and long-term improvements using a lean diagnosis approach, and collaborate with the team to manage the retrofit and renewal of production means for sustained growth
• Define the organizational structure necessary for new projects or adjustments in production volume to optimize costs
• Lead the research, justification, design, acquisition, and seamless implementation of cutting-edge equipment for diverse applications in battery production, actively driving technological advancements and operational excellence through innovation
• Exercise both hierarchical and functional responsibilities for diverse teams that may vary in technology and business focus
• Lead planning and managing the Capital budgets and projects throughout the facility
• Strategically recommend innovative technical solutions to overcome challenges in developing new products and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Lead continuous improvement actions for the site
• Identify potential medium- and long-term improvements using lean diagnosis approach
• Collect, organize and analyze data from a variety of sources, make conclusions and recommendations and provide regular progress reports on projects
• Maintain a current awareness of new technology and developments relevant to areas of specialty
• Ensure the performance of industrial processes, including but not limited to DT (Downtime), IE (Industrial Engineering), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and TTP (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Use oral and written communication skills to update management, peers and team members of progress and findings
• Participate in cross-functional teams and interface effectively with other functional areas to progress programs
• Work with inside and outside resources to develop ideas and designs, procure materials and refine systems involving process improvements, technology enhancements, and ergonomic improvements
• Supervise and train others to perform relevant work and perform administrative tasks associated with job function

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of rewarding and impactful experience in leading manufacturing operations inclusively
• Experience in a large multi-product and multi-step processes manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of results-oriented management and leadership achievements in driving operational excellence
• Expertise in applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive operational efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes effectively, while maintaining clear and concise communication with the team

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's Degree
• Lean Six Sigma or other certifications
• 3-5 years of high-speed automated assembly equipment experience or equivalent experience
• Experience with simulation tools for process design
• Knowledge of ergonomics in manufacturing settings
• Familiarity with capacity planning and investment strategies

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Total Rewards Package

The salary range for this position is USD $126,000.00/Yr. - USD $181,000.00/Yr.

Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.