Manager, Process Optimization

Role Overview

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Processing Engineering team members.
• Train and employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to lead process improvement projects
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure successful implementation of new products using methods including APQP and PPAP.
• Lead a systematic process of cost reduction including an annual process of identifying and exploiting opportunities to improve operating costs.
• Own the Cost Out pipeline of projects targeting 10% plant cost reduction annually.
• Partner with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to implement Maintenance and Reliability roadmap.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure process improvements are aligned with business priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
• 7+ Years of experience in Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality
• Possess or working towards Six Sigma Black Belt
• Master's Degree of Engineering preferred
• 10+ Years of experience in Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Benefits

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave & More