Pacific International Executive Search has been exclusively retained by a multi-billion dollar manufacturing organization to find a dynamic and experienced Process Improvement and Quality Manager to join our client at a key manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing technical services and driving operational initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with product specifications, quality standards, raw materials, and safety and environmental regulations. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support plant goals in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control, driving continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to operating departments in statistical applications, process capability assessment, and problem solving. Coordinate all plant technical support activities as required and participate on project teams to improve existing processes and raw material handling systems. Capture and implement manufacturing “best practices”; ensure root cause analysis using the six building blocks is integral to plant culture.
- Production, engineering and quality optimization – understand the needs of customers, internal and external translating these requirements into total manufacturing support including product/process improvements, and implement changes to support these initiatives.
- Support Production, QA, Maintenance, Purchasing and Accounting needs by developing and maintaining accurate process standard databases. Manage and develop systems that audit the quality of finished goods and raw materials. Maintain a high level of technical reporting within the Technical Department including in-depth analysis of changes in plant operating conditions with identified results achieved.
- Oversee all trials for process improvement, raw materials, and new products. Includes pre-trial coordination, training, post-trial testing, and wrap-up report. Develop a thorough understanding of the raw material technology that can be used to develop year over year BOM planning, and coordinate with Operations to define fitness for use requirements for raw materials.
- Manage quality department personnel. Create development plans and manage development opportunities. Support their job function responsibilities as needed.
- Manage programs, processes, process design, and evaluations for capital projects in an effort to systematically evaluate the performance of the manufacturing process and lead to modified techniques which will improve cost and quality. In some cases manage project implementation.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated detailed technical engineering skills in continuous web manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated skill in applying Lean Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures with proven quantifiable results
- Analytical Troubleshooting Techniques, Statistical analysis – Six Sigma Methodology, Quality Process Improvement principles
- BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) required; BS degree in Chemical Engineering preferred
- Minimum of (5) years’ engineering experience in a continuous process environment required; minimum of (3) years in a leadership role
- Must have experience in a high volume manufacturing operations, preferably continuous process as well as physical lab testing operation and development of lab test procedures.
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
- Excellent planning and organizational skills including ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Demonstrated skill in problem solving, statistical expertise and leading problem solving teams
- Intermediate financial/budgetary understanding including product cost (component analysis)
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others
- Results oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person
For further information on this position and a confidential discussion about your career please contact:
John.Templeton@pacific-international.com
About Pacific International Executive Search:
Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.
Diversity Statement:
At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
