Process Improvement Manager
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Process Improve Manager
Lubrizol Corporation•Gastonia, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Lubrizol Advanced Materials is seeking a Process Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence, process optimization, and technology advancement at its Gastonia manufacturing site. The role identifies, prioritizes, and implements process and technology improvements to enhance safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. It serves as the site's process engineering and continuous improvement leader, providing technical expertise, leading capital and expense projects, advancing process safety initiatives, and deploying operational excellence systems. The manager also leads strategic improvement initiatives and develops engineering talent. The role drives the site's process improvement work stream and continuous improvement roadmap; develops technology plans aligned with business and operational objectives; and partners with plant leadership to prioritize initiatives. It leads projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, budgets, schedules, resources, risks, and validation of business results. The manager provides process engineering expertise for manufacturing operations, leads troubleshooting and optimization, deploys Lean and other continuous improvement practices, supports Process Safety Management and process control systems, improves asset performance and cost competitiveness, and coaches engineers and technical staff while building cross-functional partnerships. The position is full-time and on-site in Gastonia, North Carolina. The work environment may include a lab, production floor, or office setting. Physical and functional requirements listed include correctable vision to 20/20, hearing correctable to an unamplified human voice, excellent manual dexterity, ability to meet safety, regulatory, and health guidelines without assistance, continuous mental and visual concentration, and ability to travel by auto or air unassisted.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
- At least 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience leading people, projects, or cross-functional teams.
- Experience driving process improvements, operational excellence, and technology implementation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process safety, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience leading capital and expense projects.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency with manufacturing and business systems such as SAP, PI, Planview, or similar tools.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Experience with process control systems and automation technologies.
- Experience leading reliability improvement programs.
- Experience in chemical manufacturing or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
Responsibilities
- Drive the site's Process Improvement work stream and continuous improvement roadmap.
- Develop and execute technology plans aligned with business and operational objectives.
- Identify manufacturing performance improvement opportunities through process optimization and technology deployment.
- Partner with plant leadership to prioritize and implement strategic improvement initiatives.
- Lead capital and expense projects from concept through implementation.
- Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and risk mitigation plans; validate business results and project objectives.
- Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver project success.
- Serve as the technical process expert for site manufacturing operations.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production, quality, and process issues.
- Support process optimization to improve safety, quality, and efficiency; drive process technology improvements and manufacturing best practices.
- Deploy and sustain Lean principles, 5S, Leader Standard Work, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
- Coach leaders, engineers, and operators on continuous improvement practices and foster accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Support and lead Process Safety Management initiatives, including PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA activities.
- Oversee process control system strategy, lifecycle planning, and compliance initiatives.
- Support cybersecurity, backup and recovery programs, and system reliability efforts; ensure processes operate within approved parameters and regulatory requirements.
- Develop strategies to improve yield, efficiency, reliability, and throughput, and implement cost-reduction opportunities.
- Support long-term site asset reliability and technology plans; use data analytics to improve process performance and business results.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Process Engineers and technical staff.
- Lead cross-functional teams focused on operational improvement.
- Build partnerships across Operations, Maintenance, Quality, HSES, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Business functions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match and Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Career Level
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