Senior Process Optimization Manager

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’s focus 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

Bachelor’s Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering or related technical discipline.

Years of Experience: 10+ Years

Field(s) of Expertise: Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality (minimum 10 years).

Required Licenses and Certifications: Posses or working towards Six Sigma Black Belt

Preferred Education & Experience

Specialized Degree: Engineering

Years of Experience: 15+ Years

Field(s) of Expertise: Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality (Preferred 15 years).

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

Physical Requirements

Standing – 5% of time

Sitting – 90% of time

Walking – 5% of time

Working Conditions

Office

Plant/Warehouse Floor

Equipment

Computer/Keyboard

Safety Glasses

Safety Shoes

Competencies

Skills