Manager, Manufacturing and Process Engineering

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. • Victorville, CA

98d

About The Position

This is a management-level position that is the primary equipment, technology, and process strategist - leveraging cradle to grave capital project experience to ensure the Victorville site supports business growth. Owner of equipment and process capability, and capacity. Senior process engineering support for the facility with responsibility for overall engineering support for operational improvement and manufacturing programs including continuous improvement teams, root cause analysis. Manages operational 'Good to Great' cost savings program and CER capital projects. Provides technical support to Victorville Plant. Responsible for production line design, equipment acquisition and project commercialization; both facility and production related. This position recommends, develops and implements appropriate plant systems to ensure process and product quality is consistent with Company quality policies & requirements. Also, responsible for the development and tracking of technical budgets for department activities along with capital forecasts for future facility needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
• 5 to 10 years previous plant/process engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment required.
• Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate clearly and concisely in multiple media.
• Proven ability to work with process improvement, problem resolution, and project management.
• Demonstrated record of project completion from conception to operation on time and on budget.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced work environment.
• Solid critical thinking skills and ability to create new, innovative ways to handle the technical / quality function.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make appropriate recommendations.
• In-depth technical knowledge of liquid filling, labeling and packaging processes along with chemical liquid batching process.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, CMMS and SAP).
• Solid understanding of OE, OTIF, SMED improvement programs.
• Familiarity with quality management systems, GMP’s and/or validation through advanced training.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of production operation, including equipment, materials, work flow.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree a plus.
• Green or Black Belt certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture and awareness within the plant and their area.
• Prepare and control budgets for technical department including capital forecasts for projects supporting manufacturing and facilities needs and annual department budget.
• Develop and take ownership of the site master plan from a strategic growth perspective.
• Design and implement engineering projects utilizing design for manufacturability concepts.
• Develop and manage budgets for assigned functions or departments including utility operating requirements.
• Monitor plant and infrastructure issues and areas of concern.
• Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training/orientation.
• Review process value stream mapping and recommend staffing levels, materials, machines, methods and performance metrics to ensure an effective operation.
• Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages.
• Identify and coordinate specific process and system related training for equipment when required.
• Develop and utilize appropriate change management processes when required as a result of process or equipment changes.
• Lead and manage Engineering Department direct reports.
• Facilitate mentoring for new technical employees.
• Keep current with technical changes and innovation.
• Incorporate principles of lean manufacturing and recommend innovative approaches to strive for continual improvements.
• Be the lead resource for development of the Score Engineer progression.
• Promote fair and consistent adherence to all local and corporate policies and procedures.
• Foster and maintain good employee relations through appropriate methods of communications and positive employee relations practices.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in carrying out assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees