Manager, Process Engineering

The Goodkind Co, a Certified B-Corp•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, Process Engineering will be responsible for overseeing the development and optimization of production processes for new products, focusing on effectively and efficiently scaling up products from lab scale to full-scale production to meet our clients’ specifications and quality standards while meeting the company’s cost targets. Additionally, this position will oversee the design, development, CQV(Commissioning, Qualification, Validation), and commercialization, of all new proprietary & purchased equipment, support the launch of new products, and the implementation of new processes in Production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar degree required
At least five years of related experience required
Significant experience with hot/molten pour products, including but not limited to lipsticks, lip balms and deodorants, in particular the compounding of those products
Experience with process engineering scale up operations
3+ years of managerial experience
Strong problem solving abilities
Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Extensive technical knowledge of engineering and product development
Excellent financial skills and ability to analyze financial data
Knowledge of GMP and cleaning practices
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Ability to traverse manufacturing facility

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration preferred
Experience working in a GMP environment preferred
3+ years’ experience in the manufacturing industry preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the industrialization of new products from pilot to full-scale production
Review the compounding processes and continually focus on bringing improvements to process, equipment and/or personnel
Manage the technical aspect of product transfers within the facility, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption
Identify and implement process innovations and improvements
Expand the company’s capabilities in compounding and packaging operations with new equipment and/or compounding capabilities
Serve as a technical expert on manufacturing lines and processes, developing a deep knowledge of all equipment and operations
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, R&D, Quality, and Engineering teams
Support capital projects and equipment commissioning related to new product introductions in both factories
Identify and analyze production data to identify trends, root causes, and innovative opportunities for improvement
Create and improve process documentation. Experience with chemical processing and familiarity with industrial systems and equipment used in manufacturing or production environments
Develop, analyze and optimize process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
Work independently with a minimum of guidance to meet the company objectives
Support loss reduction and eradication through the Lean Manufacturing process
Lead process improvements through use of statistical analysis and modeling.
Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects to support Goodkind Co. sales & profit goals. Work closely and effectively with cross functional teams across the organization and provide engineering & technical leadership.
Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with Goodkind Co’s established policies and objectives, and are on time and within budget.
Manages team to ensure GMP general safety policies and procedures are in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
Ensure all team members adhere to Goodkind Co’s safety policies and procedures.
Responsible for the timeline, milestones, budget, design, development, CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, Validation), and commercialization of all new proprietary & purchased equipment. Support the launch of new products, and implementation of new processes in production.
Lead & participate in productivity improvement & cost reduction projects to improve Production operations
Consults with the Vice President Operations and Senior Leadership Team and create long-range engineering goals specific to the needs of the organization
Develops new equipment, products, & processes from concept to production, and released to production utilizing CQV process and meets project goals
Implement Lean processes and cost reduction projects in manufacturing
Creates, implements, tracks and reports Capital equipment projects with ROI tracking to ensure projects are on time and within budget, and ROI is achieved as projected
Collaborates with the Sales department to determine potential for new products and processes
Ensuring the facility satisfies all industry regulations
Performs other related duties as required