Manufacturing Manager - Projects and Process Support

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Manufacturing Manager- Projects and Process Support works in partnership with the Plant Leadership team to support the different functional areas by helping to accelerate the curve on trials, training / Curriculum, process standards and technical support.

Essential Job Duties


* Trial, R&D, Marketing liaison to the production floor


* Lead and manage all aspects of manufacturing trials, including planning, scheduling, execution, and post-trial analysis


* Champion a culture of employee engagement, empowerment, and accountability through structured problem-solving.



* SOC/SOP Standards Creation (Training collaboration)


* Ability to lead Continuous Improvement efforts and Problem Solving techniques



* Project Improvement partnered with CI or Process Engineer



* Advanced Troubleshooting/Long term improvements (Maintenance Collaboration)



* Partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and HR teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.


* Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts.



* New Equipment/Product Startup Support



* Ensure compliance with all Safety Policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)



* Assist in other duties as assigned to meet business needs

Required Skills and Abilities


* 7+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on continuous improvement, process engineering, or Lean leadership.


* Clear concise communication both verbally and in writing to all levels within the organization.



* Can lead a project using formal project management approach.



* Recognize Waste and Opportunity: Able to recognize waste and size up opportunities for improvement, even in a lean manufacturing environment.



* Knows the Microsoft Office Suite of PC tools.


* Knowledge of ERP systems.


* Experience in statistics and Minitab a plus.



* Engineering mindset.



* Manufacturing management experience- paper or film converting or printing industry a plus.

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