[Remote] Engineering Project/Process Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RRD is hiring a Project / Process Engineering Manager to lead capital equipment projects and process improvements across its manufacturing locations. The role manages equipment and facility upgrades, evaluates processes and performance metrics, and works with operations, plant teams, suppliers, clients, and corporate functions to implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage major multi-million-dollar capital projects companywide including equipment research, layout design, identification and comparison of equipment options and configurations
• Manage the estimating, capability analysis and implementation of equipment additions and improvements
• Develop, utilize and update complex spreadsheets and project management tools to track assets, capabilities, condition, age and replacement plans across the worldwide manufacturing platform
• Create detailed models and testing protocols to compare new equipment technologies as they are introduced to facilitate the asset selection process
• Estimate and manage major facility improvements and upgrades including Power Distribution, HVAC, compressed air, cooling, humidification, structural work and other utility and building infrastructure requirements
• Interface and work closely with RRD Corporate multifunctional teams including procurement, EHS, IT, Legal, Finance, etc
• Manage equipment supplier relationships, interactions between manufacturing plants and suppliers to assure Client expectations are met through equipment selection and performance
• Meet with Clients during the product design phase to assure manufacturability of product options
• Develop tools and common performance metrics for equipment and processes. Establish the means of reporting performance against goals and drive improvement in performance metrics
• Roll out existing CI training programs including but not limited to 5S, make a ready reduction, Kaizen, and value stream mapping
• Develop baselines for future comparisons. Work with IT as needed to modify or expand appropriate data to be captured and measured
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding goals and plans. Oversee the completion, compilation, and analysis of results to ensure effective program implementation
• Collaborate with others to ensure the applicability and effectiveness of the process and capital improvements across multiple functional areas
• Other responsibilities as assigned based on skillset and business needs

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5+ years of experience supporting or working in a manufacturing environment
• Major Capital Equipment Management experience
• Building, HVAC and power system experience
• Capital and general engineering project management experience
• Microsoft Excel, PPT, proficiency required
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must have excellent change management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple functional areas
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• Good grasp of manufacturing processes, operations, and plant key performance indicators
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results
• Print and Packaging experience preferred
• Digital and Offset Printing experience preferred
• Manufacturing management experience preferred
• Experienced in the use of CI tools and capable of training others in their use is preferred
• Minitab and Project Management software preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

Company Overview

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