Encapsys Project Engineering Manager

Overview

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations.

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Encapsys Project Engineering Manager

The Project Engineering Manager is responsible for leading the engineering organization to successfully develop and execute capital projects that support the company's strategic growth plans. This position is also responsible for implementing standard engineering processes at all locations that drive execution of capital projects in alignment with our stage gate process for product development. This position has dotted line relationship with the Manufacturing location engineers to ensure that approved projects are appropriately staffed and follow Milliken's common engineering processes.

The role works closely with the process design team and R&D to define new process and equipment requirements to support development of new products.

• Completion of capital projects within established timeline, budget, performance, and safety metrics.
• Standard engineering processes for project execution are implemented and followed for all capital projects.
• Current year capital spending aligns with approved capital budget.
• Utilization of external resources where appropriate to develop solutions and implement best practices.
• Ensure project execution process is gated and includes the appropriate tools used for project execution.
• Engineering tools are available to engineering team to optimize execution of capital projects.
• Develop and maintain a five-year capital plan that aligns with corporate strategic growth plans.
• Build strong relationships with outside engineering partners that can help us to effectively execute capital projects both domestically and globally.
• Work closely with business development teams to align engineering resources to ensure we successfully deliver company growth.
• Prepare capital budgets, review bids and negotiate contracts.
• Manage project communications and reporting with senior management team.
• Provide specialized expertise or support to production or product development teams.
• Effectively manages direct reports, including performance management, career development, and building open and trusting relationships that further high employee performance and engagement.
• Responsible Care:
  Be aware of RC-14001 requirements, follow plant procedures to ensure compliance, understand Significant Aspects, minimize waste, prevent pollution and conserve energy; contribute to continuous improvement of EHSS and RC programs.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial preferred)
• 8+ years industry experience
• 5+ years leading large-scale capital projects
• Prior people leadership experience
• Excellent project management skills (prioritization, problem solving, resource allocation and business analytics)
• Understanding and use of Lean, Six Sigma and Policy Deployment philosophy
• Ability to positively influence the team to move capital projects forward in an expedited timeframe
• Demonstrated experience in driving results and change throughout an organization
• Ability to work collaboratively with R&D, the process design team and Portage operations team
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous and chaotic situations
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and teamwork both internally and externally
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Experience interfacing with customers, both internal and external
• Experience working with senior leadership
• Travel domestic and international

• Capital project execution
• Budget oversight
• Stage-gate governance
• Lean / Six Sigma exposure
• Cross-functional influence
• Strong communication with senior leadership
• Ability to operate in ambiguity

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