Production, engineering and quality optimization – understand the needs of customers, internal and external translating these requirements into total manufacturing support including product/process improvements, and implement changes to support these initiatives.
Support Production, QA, Maintenance, Purchasing and Accounting needs by developing and maintaining accurate process standard databases. Manage and develop systems that audit the quality of finished goods and raw materials. Maintain a high level of technical reporting within the Technical Department including in-depth analysis of changes in plant operating conditions with identified results achieved.
Oversee all trials for process improvement, raw materials, and new products. Includes pre-trial coordination, training, post-trial testing, and wrap-up report. Develop a thorough understanding of the raw material technology that can be used to develop year over year BOM planning, and coordinate with Operations to define fitness for use requirements for raw materials.
Manage quality department personnel. Create development plans and manage development opportunities. Support their job function responsibilities as needed.
Manage programs, processes, process design, and evaluations for capital projects in an effort to systematically evaluate the performance of the manufacturing process and lead to modified techniques which will improve cost and quality. In some cases manage project implementation.
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree
5+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
3+ Years of Leadership Experience
Qualifications Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical)
Experience in a high volume manufacturing operations, preferably continuous process as well as physical lab testing operation and development of lab test procedures.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
Excellent planning and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated skill in problem solving, statistical expertise and leading problem solving teams
Intermediate financial/budgetary understanding including product cost (component analysis)
Ability to lead and direct the work of others
Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated detailed technical engineering skills in a continuous web manufacturing environment
Demonstrated skill in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures with proven quantifiable results
Analytical Troubleshooting Techniques, Statistical analysis – Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Process Improvement principles
Dimensions
Budget Responsibility: Oversees trial budget
Travel Requirements: 10-25%
Pay Transparency
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $120,000-$165,000
How We Protect What Matters Most
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).
