Job Purpose

Provide technical engineering support for major capital projects/programs which are directly associated with a Business Line’s strategic initiative.  Support cross-functional project teams through activities associated with project development, engineering, procurement, contracting, installation, start-up and commissioning within the framework of approved scope, schedule and budget.  Supervise engineering staff where applicable.

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact cost reduction/optimization/improvement efforts for the business based on current Best Practices.
• Assist in the development, execution and communication of initiatives and strategic plans; assist in developing a process to implement plans.
• Represent the business during Supply Management resin, wax, and edgeseal pricing negotiations.
• Monitor and coordinate technological development; consult with R&D, Q&T, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service to provide manufacturing expertise.
• Assist in evaluation and interact with Marketing and R&D on new product development initiatives.
• Support the Regional Manufacturing Operations Managers and Mill Managers to achieve regional and mill objectives.
• Communicate the business vision, goals, and objectives (safety, environmental, quality, operations, etc) to the manufacturing sites.
• Lead/train the manufacturing sites in the use of effective project management techniques (project frame, DOE, justification, data analysis, and communication).
• Interact with Engineering on development of new capacity and equipment selection and integration.
• Support initiatives to drive performance improvements in all areas including capital deployment; monitor industry developments and Best Practices.
• Share and leverage critical data and information across the businesses, including collection and dissemination of competitive analysis data.
• Provide project support to manufacturing facilities to enable them to meet Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Cost objectives.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing operational budgets.
• Performs all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What do I need to be successful?

Skills, knowledge, abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of company products, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the leading process technology available and related to the operations.
• Knowledge of Federal and State environment regulations.
• Knowledge of plant operations and LP business operations.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with all functions.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Proven team leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle large workloads.
• Ability to influence change.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in office computer equipment and related software.

Experience:

• 7 years related manufacturing operations experience.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Education

• BS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or other quantitative discipline or Business. Advanced degree preferred.

Work Environment

• Both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Significant travel in US and Canada required (up to 65%).

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