Process Engineering Supervisor

The Process Engineering Supervisor assists in overseeing the engineering and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes, including planning, designing, modifying, optimizing, troubleshooting and monitoring production processes. The Process Engineering Supervisor must possess the capabilities to support and drive the requirements into development and continuous improvement of products and processes. The duties will include developing an in-depth knowledge of our supply base;

strengths and weaknesses of internal procedures and business processes; strength and weaknesses of equipment. The Process Engineering Supervisor directly manages Process Engineering Technologists/Technicians and serves as part of the Plant Leadership Team. This candidate is a strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.

• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Creative & Innovation Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Accountability & Dependability
• Research & Analysis
• Decision Making & Judgement
• Ethics & Integrity
• Planning & Organization
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations
• Mediating & Negotiating
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Communication
• Energy and Stress
• Team Work

• Support the Process and Quality Department staff by providing ongoing training and development
• Lead engineering activities in the design, optimization and trouble-shooting of new processes and improvements in existing processes
• Lead the technical transfer of new products from research and development to high volume product commercialization
• Manage process documentation; responsible for maintaining up-to-date and accurate work instructions, process control plans and standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing process performance issues; provide technical guidance to team members
• Own Manufacturing and Quality processes under scope of responsibility by initiating, coordinating and enforcing project, operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Initiate, implement, and supervise Continuous Improvement efforts, Root Cause Analysis and, Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and lead projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operation expenses
• Continuously focus on production efficiency, identify causes of downtime and proactively identify opportunities for improvement in product quality and productivity while driving out cost
• Collect and report data related to daily/weekly/monthly operating performance to management.
• Provide support to the area team to manage abnormal situations/issues, troubleshooting, etc. on a 24/7 basis as needed
• Work jointly with engineers, operators, maintenance, and supervisors to develop and implement process improvements
• Maintain documentation compliance for the Process, Health and Safety, and Quality Department
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking state-of-the-art practices
• Complete all other assigned duties, as needed
• Daily set-up control and mold change improvement/mold change time reduction, cycle time improvement, scrap reduction, new and current injection process and robot programs development and improvements.
• Processing and troubleshooting of molding machines based on material and part being produced.
• Develop and modify robot programs to handle parts without causing damage to the equipment or parts.
• Knowledge of TPO's/ABS/Nylons/PC's
• Responsible for monitoring adherence to the company safety program by all (Company Name) employees and subcontractors.
• Perform additional assignments per Manager's direction.
• Lead and/or participate on teams with safety, technical, management, and other team members.

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