Regional Process Engineering Manager

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

This role oversees the support process engineering efforts across US & Canada by leading Monthly Engineering Forum, New Product Introduction (NPI), mentoring plant engineers while develping and documenting process product knowledge for key areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee the support of Regional Process Improvement events through capability trials or experiments.   
•                    Examples:
  • New Resin Evaluations
  • New processing technique or parameters
  • Extrusion layer and bill of materials optimization
  • Evaluation of new technology for introduction into Plants
• Lead the support of Safety and Quality with incident root cause investigations and corrective action for regionally common processes. For example:
  • KWS Winder movements
  • Raw Material Development
• Lead monthly regional engineering group forum
• Guide the development of plant process engineeers through training, mentorship and projects
• Direct the support of NPI by maintaining product and speed capability by plant and line
• Oversee the support of SAP Master Data maintenance PFDC development
• Coordinate engineering projects with plant teams, delgating to a project leader at the plant

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: 

• Maintain technical expertise on plant products and operations across a large region
• Facilitate regional rollout and adoption of corporate programs via indirect team influence
• Works with plant engineering, operations and cross functional groups including Master Data, commercial and product management, Project Management Office, and others as needed. 
• May oversee larger and more complex sites and/or more than one facility
• Navigate multiple priorities with short notice
• Define ambiguous initiatives into actionable tasks

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Plastic's Engineering or equivalent 15 plus years of work experience. 
• Master's Degree preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, bi-lingual a plus!
• 10 years experience in manufacturing engineering management, preferably in plastic extrusion
• Six Sigma or similar data driven knowledge and experience
• Root Cause problem solving experience
• SAP and data management knowledge
• Strong communication and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods on the plant warehouse floor in a manufacturing environment
• Office environment, spending time in virtual or in-person meetings
• Requires walking, standing, bending and stooping
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs with or without reasonable assistance
• Comfortable wearing the required PPE while in production and warehouse areas

Join our team at Dura-Line and be a driving force in shaping the future of our operations. We value your expertise and offer a dynamic workplace where your contributions make a real impact. Apply now to be part of our success story! 

The compensation for this position will typically range from $126,500-$234,000/yr.  The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.   

The compensation package may also include short and long-term incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, paid company holidays, paid vacation time, paid sick time, parental leave, short- and long-term disability leave, and an employee assistance program. At Orbia, we are committed to taking care of our employees and believe in providing comprehensive support so you can thrive at work and home.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screening and employment is contingent upon successful clearance of both. Dura-Line is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify the work eligibility of all new hires.

Dura-Line will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)