Engineering Project/Process Manager

RR Donnelley•Warrenville, IL

1d•$99,100 - $158,500

About The Position

RRD is seeking a Project / Process Engineering Manager for Capital Projects and Process Improvements. This position leads 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 includes designing and delivering capital equipment improvements, analyzing processes, metrics, and results, and implementing strategies as needed. Travel may be required 30% to 50% domestically and internationally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of experience supporting or working in a manufacturing environment.
Major capital equipment management experience.
Building, HVAC, and power system experience.
Capital and general engineering project management experience.
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 understanding 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.
Familiarity with Minitab and project management software.

Responsibilities

Manage major multi-million-dollar capital projects companywide, including equipment research, layout design, and evaluation 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 models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies and support asset selection.
Estimate and manage facility improvements and upgrades, including power distribution, HVAC, compressed air, cooling, humidification, structural work, and other utility and building infrastructure requirements.
Work with RRD corporate multifunctional teams, including procurement, EHS, IT, Legal, and Finance.
Manage equipment supplier relationships and coordinate interactions between manufacturing plants and suppliers to meet client expectations for equipment selection and performance.
Meet with clients during product design to ensure product options are manufacturable.
Develop tools and common performance metrics for equipment and processes, establish performance reporting against goals, and drive improvements.
Roll out continuous improvement training programs, including 5S, make-ready reduction, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
Develop baselines for future comparisons and work with IT to modify or expand data capture and measurement as needed.
Provide ongoing feedback on goals and plans, and oversee completion, compilation, and analysis of results to support effective program implementation.
Collaborate across functional areas to ensure process and capital improvements are applicable and effective.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned based on skillset and business needs.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid time off.
Disability insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Life insurance and other 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.