Manager, Manufacturing Process Technology, Technology Leader

Job Overview 综述

• Lead Manufacturing Technology for the Utsunomiya Compounding Operation.
• Drive productivity improvement, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Develop and lead the Technology team to build a high-performing technical organization.
• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, providing technical guidance, fostering employee engagement, and supporting sustainable business growth.

Responsibilities 职责

• Lead productivity improvement and operational excellence initiatives to improve Stewardship, Quality, Reliability, Engagement, and Cost competitiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and direction for manufacturing processes, process optimization, and problem-solving activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Technology team to build organizational capability and employee engagement.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement programs to achieve sustainable business results.
• Leverage global manufacturing and technology networks to share and implement best practices across sites.
• Develop and execute capital project plans and drive process safety improvement initiatives.

Qualifications 要求

Skills and Knowledge Required

• ​Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with a proven track record in productivity improvement and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence programs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence, engage, and drive change across a manufacturing organization.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving sustainable business results.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process safety principles, and operational risk management

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in polymer, plastics, compounding, chemical, or materials manufacturing.
• Experience supporting automotive industry customers or manufacturing automotive-related products.
• People management or team leadership experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing best practices across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Experience leading capital projects, capacity expansion, or process optimization projects.
• Experience working within a global manufacturing organization.