Production Engineering Manager (USA - Havre de Grace, MD, US)

Cytec Solvay Group

Salary: $112k - $140k
Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access

About the role

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

A Production Engineering Manager to support Havre de Grace, MD. You will lead the site Production Engineers that are responsible for delivering improvements in safety, quality, delivery and productivity and providing day-to-day technical troubleshooting for the department.

We can count on you to:

Additional responsibilities include quality concern resolution and capacity improvements.
Assures clearly defined procedures and instructions are documented and issued to support the improvements developed by Production Engineers.
Develops and maintains BOM and routings.
Supports the Operations Manager's and Process Engineers' improvement initiatives.
Lead role in ensuring process parameters of existing process are in statistical control.
Evaluates daily performance and identifies and eliminates special cause variations.
Reports variance reports for all production orders.
Leads investigation and defines corrective actions for closed job variances.
Investigates and proposes corrective actions for quality upsets identified by Quality Engineers.
Transfers engineering instructions for trials and non-standard products into an executable plan.
Develops system for measuring and reporting performance vs. productivity and quality goals.
Performs hazard analysis along with SH&E engineers to develop procedures for non-routine tasks.
Defines operational guidelines in finite scheduling.
Primary technical liaison with Production Coordinator in the development of training modules.
Share best operational practices with other Production Engineers.
Provide technical support in capital improvement projects and development of capital budget.
Back-up to Production Area Leader as management contact for ERT issues within physical department.

You will bring:

Bachelor's level degree in Engineering required
Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.
Minimum five years' experience in manufacturing or chemical processing environment.
Troubleshooting and problem solving skills are essential to resolve quality and efficiency issues.
Understanding of Statistical Process Control methodology is required to maintain operating processes at target limits.
Proficient in written and verbal communication and ability to act as an individual contributor or as a project team leader.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access are required to effectively analyze large volumes of process data to ensure compliance to established control limits.
Prefer Six Sigma experience in process improvements and optimization.
An understanding of process flow and how various chemical, mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems interact to produce a product of the desired quality in a timely and cost-effective manner.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package
The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $112,000 to $140,400 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
16, or more weeks, of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

About Cytec Solvay Group

Develops specialty chemicals and advanced materials for global industries.

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