Process Engineering Manager

Overview

Process Engineering Manager

Do you like to collaborate to drive change? Are you technical? Are you people focused? If you have answered yes to these questions, then please continue on. In this position you will provide operational, technical and production support, and supervise the Process Technicians in their support roles. You will recommend and implement changes, as needed, to drive improvement and follow up with data analysis to validate the improvement.

If this position resonates with you, then we encourage you to apply.

Berry Global
, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of “Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.” Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

• Performs duties in a safe manner; acts as a role model for Safety. Participates in and drives the safety program by reporting and addressing unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and close calls; conducts safety observations.
• Drives change and process improvement projects/programs in the manufacturing operation. These changes can include, but are not limited to, processes, products, and/or information processes.
• Works within a matrixed team to drive change and results in the Plant and interacts closely with other plant functions (production, maintenance, shipping, scheduling, etc.).
• Works cross functionally as necessary with R&D, Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain to make key process/product improvements.
• Develop and deliver training for Operators to ensure understanding of processes and to upgrade skills.
• Assist maintenance department in developing, evaluating, and editing preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
• Must be able to work on any shift and provide guidance on process issues to off shifts. May require employee to work a non-standard schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

• Supervises employees in the Process Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or

Experience:


Four year degree in a technical (science/engineering preferred) or related discipline and 3 to 5 years related experience in blown film extrusion processing; or 15+ years of experience in a production environment in blown films extrusion processing.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of company financial measures; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Team Work - Blends people into teams, creates strong morale and spirit in team. Fosters open dialogue, shares wins and successes in terms of the whole team. Leads people to finish and be responsible for their work.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; is dedicated to job accuracy, thoroughness and continuous improvement.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Safety and Security – Embodies plant-wide commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety matters.