Manager, Process Optimization
Southwire Company
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Carrollton • United States
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About the role
- Lead, coach, and develop Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Processing Engineering team members.
- Train and employ Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to lead process improvement projects
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
- Ensure successful implementation of new products using methods including APQP and PPAP.
- Lead a systematic process of cost reduction including an annual process of identifying and exploiting opportunities to improve operating costs.
- Own the Cost Out pipeline of projects targeting 10% plant cost reduction annually.
- Partner with the Maintenance & Engineering Manager to implement Maintenance and Reliability roadmap.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure process improvements are aligned with business priorities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
- 7+ Years of experience in Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality
- Possess or working towards Six Sigma Black Belt
- Master's Degree of Engineering preferred
- 10+ Years of experience in Process engineering/optimization, continuous improvement, & quality preferred
- Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
Benefits
- 401k with Matching
- Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Long & Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Parental Leave & More
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Lean methodologiesSix SigmaQuality Management System (QMS)APQPPPAPProcess engineeringCost reductionContinuous improvementKaizenProcess optimization
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingCollaborationTrainingFacilitationCross-functional teamworkCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingStrategic thinking
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt