Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Supervisor

Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Supervisor

Manufacturing Engineering Sr. Supervisor – Knoxville, Iowa (On Site)

• Lead collaboration with Business and Enterprise Supply Chain teams to establish site strategies that create cost effective products and processes, provide superior customer service, and align to the site’s overall operating plan.
• Lead a diversified team of engineers to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement plans aligned to assets, business, and processes within your area of responsibility.
• Champion the identification, justification, and completion of critical CAPEX Projects driving safety, quality, service, cost, and technology improvement, including the development of a comprehensive site technology deployment plan.
• Identify and champion the execution of high impact Value Stream Improvement Plans (VSIPs) to drive improvement in key business performance metrics (TVOS, Conversion Cost, Yield, D&I, OTIF, LTA, Inventory etc.).
• Lead Manufacturing Engineering engagement with Knoxville EHS initiatives in developing a site-wide safety culture, and driving improvement in site EHS performance in Lost Time and Recordable Injuries, Spills, Fires, and Environmental Incidents.
• Coordinate NPIs and development activities in support of site and business growth, and facilitate MOC / CMP processes.

• Bachelor’s of Science (B.S.) degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of combined experience of manufacturing, engineering, or quality in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Two (2) years of experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role in a private, public, government or military environment.

• Master’s degree in a science or technical field from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading and implementing Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma Methodology for sustained continuous improvement.
• Experience leading high performing cross functional teams.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholder groups on capital investments.
• Experience with web handling, coating, converting, and solution compounding.

• On Site – Knoxville, Iowa

Travel – May include up to 10% Domestic.

Relocation Assistance – May be authorized.

Work Authorization – Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for an employment visa status.

Estimated compensation range: $145,676 – $178,049 (including base pay and variable incentive pay, if eligible).

Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc. For full details visit

Safety is a core value  employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

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