Senior Manager, Process Optimization

Job Summary

The Senior Process Optimization Manager is responsible for the development, standardization, quality and the continuous improvement of processes and products produced at one of Southwire’s level-one sites. The Senior Process Optimization Manager role focuses is on the development and coaching of team members in the areas of process engineering, quality, tool & die management and continuous improvement. Key initiatives include EHS culture of zero, material usage, scrap, OEE, cost out, quality and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Processing Engineering team members.
• Train and employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to lead process improvement projects to meet key goals and objectives for OEE, material usage, scrap, and quality.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products and services meet or exceed customer expectations including a compliant and effective ISO 9001 system, UL, and other required certifications.
• Ensure successful implementation of new products using methods including APQP and PPAP.
• Lead a systematic process of cost reduction including an annual process of identifying and exploiting opportunities to improve the plant operating costs and reduce overall product cost.
• Own the Cost Out pipeline of projects targeting 10% plant cost reduction annually.
• Partner with the Asset Engineering Manager to implement Maintenance and Reliability roadmap leading to increased planned/predictive maintenance and lower reactive maintenance.

Required education & experience

Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum years of experience: 10 years in process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement and quality.

Required licenses and certifications: Possess or working towards Six Sigma Black Belt.

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized degree: Engineering

Preferred years of experience: 15+ years in process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement and quality.

Licenses and certifications: Six Sigma Black Belt

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Domestic – Less than 20% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Competencies

Skills