Engineering Manager

About the position

Consistent with CertainTeed Gypsum Vision, Mission, Values, and Objectives, the Engineering (Area Performance) Manager provides the leadership for employees to implement a continuous improvement culture throughout the site. This will be done through direct leadership of the Performance Team and collaborative efforts to provide process support, directly or through subordinates using Lean/Continuous Improvement principles & WCM tools. As a member of the plant management team, they will lead performance improvement efforts in a manner to achieve maximum productivity and operating efficiencies within safety, quality, service, and cost standards. This Manager will be responsible for the team's performance and is accountable for improving the applicable standards in the plant and reports to the Sr. Plant Manager. Reporting directly to the Engineering (Area Performance) Manager is a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coaches Performance Team Engineers by coaching for optimal performance and providing leadership and information needed to empower employees to achieve corporate, plant, department, and individual goals, from both an immediate and long-term perspective.
• Act as a plant change agent, leading & coordinating the Company Lean, WCM, and Continuous Improvement transformation.
• Guides Performance Team to teach and promote the use of Lean principles & WCM tools.
• Develop and report key metrics that track the progress of Continuous Improvement initiatives versus goals.
• Development &/or customization of training materials for classroom & factory floor settings.
• Collaborate with plant teams to utilize visual management.
• Participate in new product development projects as it pertains to the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Management, or related technical discipline preferred; Five years of equivalent experience that provides a comprehensive working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices, and procedures of a lean/world-class manufacturing operation may be substituted for a degree.
• Six to eight years of applied professional experience working in a manufacturing environment with some experience in a mining or milling operation.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing using the Toyota Production System and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles and practices.
• Three to four years of direct or indirect supervisory experience. Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization utilizing different styles of management as the situation arises.
• Demonstrated ability with both change management and project management.

Benefits

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle