Job Description
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community. Our benefits include: - Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family! About the Role: As the Process Engineering Manager, you will provide direction for the process department while promoting continuous improvement for a new plant. This is an exciting opportunity to implement continuous improvement best practices across multiple departments. You will develop new designs and modifications to the equipment to improve the production capability and the quality standards. As a Process Engineering Manager, you will lead process improvement projects in different manufacturing production processes, using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
Responsibilities - Collaborate with Plant Management and cross-functional teams to identify process bottlenecks, conduct root cause analyses, and implement impactful process improvements across the organization.
- Maintain seamless process operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing project, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
- Lead transformative projects to optimize end-to-end processes, including setup, validation, and audit measurement systems, ensuring measurable business impact.
- Resolve quality challenges by identifying issues, evaluating solutions, implementing action plans, and allocating necessary resources.
- Lead and inspire the Plant Engineering Team, driving innovation and operational excellence.
- Communicate key initiatives and updates to the Manager of Plant Operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive productivity and process improvement projects that align with broader business initiatives.
- Champion a culture of quality and continuous improvement by conducting quality awareness sessions and delivering Six Sigma Belt training programs.
- Coach project teams to meet certification requirements and achieve quality and process improvement objectives.
- Contribute to team success by delivering results that align with organizational goals and priorities.
- Stay at the forefront of industry advancements by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, building personal networks, and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices.
- Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
- Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
Qualifications Education :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field
- Lean Six Sigma training/certification preferred
Experience: - Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Process Engineer in an industrial manufacturing environment involved with product trials, customer complaints and product testing
- Minimum three (3) years of experience leading/supervising/managing high-performance teams in a similar environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Ability to lead and train others in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to set KPI’s and hold direct reports accountable for achieving goals on a consistent basis
- Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning solutions
- Ability to make quick, thorough decisions that will positively impact the organization
- Ability to identify problems/process improvement opportunities and provide creative solutions
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or across all levels within the organization
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time as needed
- Knowledge of machinery and its design/use
- Knowledge of statistical analysis software
- Knowledge of production processes
- Knowledge of fiberglass manufacturing processes beneficial
- Knowledge of lean processes is beneficial
- Knowledge of SAP preferred
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Project Management skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Computer skills in a MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
- Self-motivated
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
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