Manager, Process

Woodbridge • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

The Manager, Process manages process and production performance, including audits, budgets, chemical costs, yield, scrap minimization, and inventory levels. The role leads the Process Engineering function through a team of engineers and technicians, with a primary focus on manufacturing and continuously improving foam parts through process innovation. This includes controlling chemical-usage variances and evaluating new materials and methods.

The position trains staff in technical matters and works closely with Production, Quality, and other departments. It leads AQP efforts to minimize manufacturing problems, manages the departmental budget, supports health and safety and quality audits, and plays a key role in the safety leadership program. The role also focuses on maximizing yield through continuous improvement and applying Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen practices.

Direct reports include the Pourline department, including Process Engineers and Machine Operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical.
• At least five years of process experience, including at least two years at the supervisory level.
• Supervisory or management experience with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in project coordination and supervisory positions.
• Thorough understanding of process equipment, including automatic controls, metering systems, mixing systems, crushers, and ovens.
• Experience in the formulation of polyurethane foam.
• Strong knowledge of urethane chemistry and its processing.
• Knowledge of HS&E policies and practices and legislative requirements.
• Good computer skills.
• Experience starting new programs, including AQP, VAVE, and Quality requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot process and production equipment failures logically and expediently.

Responsibilities

• Manage process and production performance relating to audits, budgets, chemical costs, yield, scrap minimization, and inventory levels.
• Manage the Process Engineering function through a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead the manufacture and continuous improvement of foam parts through process innovation.
• Control chemical-usage variances and evaluate new materials and methods.
• Train staff in technical matters.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Lead AQP efforts to minimize manufacturing problems.
• Manage the departmental budget, including budget preparation and cost control.
• Maximize yield through continuous improvement.
• Play an essential role in health and safety and quality audit processes.
• Be responsible for key elements of the safety leadership program.
• Apply knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, and Kaizen.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits plan.
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match and automatic company contributions.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches.
• Continuous learning culture with upskilling and internal promotions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager