• Central Extrusion Process Manager

    Saint-Gobain (Williamsport, MD)


    *This role is remote with up to 50% travel

     

    We are seeking an experienced Central Extrusion Process Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving process excellence through Industry 4.0 methodologies, employing both tactical and strategic approaches to support our growing business.

    Technical Expertise:

    + Process Development: Utilize a broad technical background to develop and improve material blending and feeding, compounding, and extrusion processes, including cost reduction using state-of-the-art technology.

    + Sustainability: Promote SPG’s sustainability efforts by aligning projects with business needs and expectations.

    + Training: As the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for extrusion, train plant resources to ensure knowledge transfer and successful application of extrusion science.

    + Support: Provide final support for complex blend through extrusion issues during plant upset conditions.

    + Innovation: Stay informed about new technology applications and competitive uses, applying this knowledge to personal research and product development.

    Leadership and Management:

    + Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership to associates and colleagues throughout the extrusion plants community.

    + Project Management: Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, well-documented, and within budget to meet business and customer objectives.

    + Collaboration: Demonstrate an open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility, seeking out others to enhance and streamline development and decision-making.

    + Employee Development: Develop assigned employees and self to their fullest potential, being recognized as a technical leader by others.

    Operational Excellence:

    + Operational Efficiency: Develop, procure, and deliver solutions and equipment to improve operational efficiency, production output, quality, and safety.

    + Continuous Improvement: Collect, track, and evaluate production data to drive continuous improvement.

    + Maintenance Support: Assist maintenance as needed with equipment and parts problems.

    + Product Scale-Up: Collaborate with R&D to ensure the efficient scale-up of new products.

    + Documentation: Create and manage screw and barrel manufacturing engineering prints and documentation.

    + Equipment Evaluation: Analyze and determine the capabilities and limitations of new, proposed, or existing equipment.

    + Vendor Evaluation: Evaluate machinery, equipment, tooling, and vendors.

    + Innovation Launch: Work with subject matter experts and vendors to develop and launch innovative technologies that improve manufacturing processes.

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field required

    + 15+ years of manufacturing experience required

    + 5+ years of hand-on experience with extrusion processes & equipment in an industrial setting required

    + Master's Degree Preferred

    Essential Functions:

    + Develop and implement a comprehensive blending, feeding and extrusion process strategy for vinyl manufacturing plants, aligning with business strategy and industry trends.- -

    + Oversee multiple process optimization projects, ensuring they are well-defined, properly resourced, and executed within established timelines, while fostering strong collaboration with Production, Engineering, R&D and Quality & Process Control. Facilitate seamless communication to ensure a cohesive approach to Extrusion processing optimization while monitoring the process, allocating resources effectively and adapting strategies as needed. -And assuring full ownership in driving and executing these projects to deliver best in class safety, process optimization and product quality resulting in overall operational excellence.

    + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and advancement in blend, feed and extrusion processing. Identify opportunities for innovation and lead efforts to integrate new technologies into the plant process to enhance efficiency and product quality. \

    + Work closely with Director of Engineering and Plant Managers to identify and properly communicate equipment and improvement projects so they are properly budgeted. -Optimize resource utilization and explore cost-effective solutions while maintaining a focus on achieving research objectives and outcomes-

     

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    Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $111,000 to $177,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 15% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $127,650.00 to $203,550.00

     

    We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

     

    + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

    + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program

    + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

    + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

    + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

    + Employee Recognition Programs

    + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

    + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

     

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    Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

     

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