Engineering Project/Process Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development, facilitation, and implementation of capital equipment and process enhancements across all manufacturing sites.

• Collaborate with operations leadership, plant personnel, and continuous improvement teams at both the business-unit and corporate levels.

• Design and implement improvements to capital equipment.

• Evaluate processes, metrics, and outcomes, and execute strategies as necessary.

• Manage significant multi-million-dollar capital projects, which include equipment research, layout design, and comparison of equipment options and configurations.

• Supervise estimating, capability analysis, and the implementation of equipment additions and enhancements.

• Create and maintain spreadsheets and project management tools for tracking assets, capabilities, conditions, age, and replacement plans.

• Develop models and testing protocols to evaluate new equipment technologies and aid in asset selection.

• Estimate and manage improvements and upgrades to facilities involving power distribution, HVAC, compressed air, cooling, humidification, structural work, and other infrastructure elements.

• Engage with procurement, EHS, IT, Legal, Finance, and various corporate multifunctional teams.

• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers and facilitate interactions between manufacturing plants and suppliers.

• Consult with clients during product design to ensure manufacturability.

• Create tools and performance metrics for equipment and processes.

• Establish performance reporting systems and drive improvements toward set goals.

• Implement continuous improvement training programs, including 5S, make-ready reduction, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.

• Develop baselines for future evaluations.

• Collaborate with IT to modify or enhance data capture and measurement.

• Provide continuous feedback regarding objectives and plans.

• Oversee the completion, compilation, and analysis of results.

• Work collaboratively across functional areas to ensure effective process and capital enhancements.

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned based on skills and business requirements.

• Travel requirements of 30% to 50% both domestically and internationally.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in managing major capital equipment.

• Knowledge of building, HVAC, and power systems.

• Experience in capital and general engineering project management.

• Print and packaging experience is preferred.

• Preferably experienced in digital and offset printing.

• Manufacturing management experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and the ability to train others is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Experience with Minitab and project management software is preferred.

• Strong communication and presentation capabilities.

• Excellent change management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across various functional areas.

• Strong coaching and people development skills.

• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, operations, and key performance indicators.

• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

• Candidates must not utilize AI tools during interviews.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Life insurance.

• Optional supplemental insurance coverage.

• Parental leave.

• Adoption assistance.

• Tuition assistance.

• Discounts through employer/partner programs.

• Participation in bonus, commission, or incentive programs may vary depending on the role.

• Travel between 30% and 50% both domestically and internationally.