THE COMPANY

Our client is a manufacturer of building products.

THE POSITION

The Director of Process Engineering is responsible for driving Process Engineering excellence by leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies within the function in collaboration with key stakeholders across the organization. This role will lead a team focused on optimizing products and processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve product quality. Additionally, the Director will oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) function, ensuring the seamless transition of new products from development to full-scale production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor a team of process engineers and continuous improvement professionals in identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Oversee the New Product Introduction (NPI) function, ensuring smooth handoffs from product development to manufacturing and commercialization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Supply Chain, Quality and Manufacturing to optimize processes and ensure operational readiness for new product launches.
• Identify, prioritize and manage process improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven analysis to support decision-making.
• Drive standardization and best practices across multiple sites, ensuring scalability and sustainability of improvements.
• Implement training programs to develop Lean and Six Sigma capabilities within the organization.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives using Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to address critical operational challenges.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management or a related field.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt / trained in Lean concepts and tools required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process engineering, continuous improvement and operational excellence roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven leadership experience in managing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodology and process optimization.
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring effective integration into production environments.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Effective communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a multi-site environment is a plus.

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