Engineering Project/Process Manager

RR Donnelley•Warrenville, IL

About The Position

RRD is hiring a Project / Process Engineering Manager - Capital Projects and Process Improvements to lead the development, facilitation, and implementation of capital equipment and process improvements across the company’s manufacturing locations. The role works closely with operations leadership, plant personnel, and continuous improvement teams at the business-unit and corporate levels. It involves designing and delivering capital equipment improvements, analyzing processes, metrics, and results, and implementing strategies as needed. Travel may be required 30% to 50% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of experience supporting or working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing major capital equipment.
Experience with building, HVAC, and power systems.
Experience managing capital and general engineering projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Excellent change-management and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across multiple functional areas.
Strong coaching and people-development skills.
Good grasp of manufacturing processes, operations, and plant key performance indicators.
Self-motivated and driven to achieve results.

Nice To Haves

Print and packaging experience.
Digital and offset printing experience.
Manufacturing management experience.
Experience using continuous improvement tools and ability to train others in their use.
Experience with Minitab and project management software.

Responsibilities

Manage major multi-million-dollar capital projects companywide, including equipment research, layout design, and identification and comparison of equipment options and configurations.
Manage estimating, capability analysis, and implementation of equipment additions and improvements.
Develop, use, and update complex spreadsheets and project management tools to track assets, capabilities, condition, age, and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform.
Create detailed models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies and support asset selection.
Estimate and manage major facility improvements and upgrades, including power distribution, HVAC, compressed air, cooling, humidification, structural work, and other utility and building infrastructure requirements.
Interface and work with RRD corporate multifunctional teams, including procurement, EHS, IT, Legal, and Finance.
Manage equipment supplier relationships and interactions between manufacturing plants and suppliers to ensure client expectations are met through equipment selection and performance.
Meet with clients during the product design phase to ensure manufacturability of product options.
Develop tools and common performance metrics for equipment and processes.
Establish methods for reporting performance against goals and drive improvement in performance metrics.
Roll out existing continuous improvement training programs, including 5S, make-ready reduction, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
Develop baselines for future comparisons.
Work with IT as needed to modify or expand the appropriate data to be captured and measured.
Provide ongoing feedback regarding goals and plans.
Oversee completion, compilation, and analysis of results to ensure effective program implementation.
Collaborate with others to ensure capital and process improvements are applicable and effective across multiple functional areas.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned based on skillset and business needs.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer and partner discounts
Depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or incentive program may be included in total compensation.