JOB DESCRIPTION



Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc.

Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.


GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Manager (Quality and Process Engineering) role entails a comprehensive responsibility for steering engineering initiatives and supervising a team dedicated to developing, optimizing, and maintaining complex production processes in a 24x7 manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing on-site laboratories and their staff, forging strong collaborations with Research & Development, maintaining robust customer relationships, and spearheading the development and refinement of new and existing products and product lines.

The manager is instrumental in integrating technological innovations to enhance existing processes, assessing technical capabilities of sites for potential acquisitions, and effectively coordinating with multiple external vendors.

Additionally, this role involves managing on- or off-site piloting and trials, resolving complex customer issues, and applying expert technical analysis and problem-solving skills to a wide array of operations.

Reporting to senior leadership, the manager is a catalyst for driving impactful, high-visibility projects, ensuring continuous manufacturing operations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.




TREMCO'S EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL LEADERS:

• Embodies the company's core values of transparency, trust, and respect by demonstrating integrity, commitment, responsible entrepreneurship, and moral courage.
  
  
• Applies the company's policies and adheres to processes to ensure compliance and organizational best practices.
  
  
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of responsibility such as hiring and promotion decisions.
  
  
• Effectively and efficiently onboards new employees.
  
  
• Conducts annual performance evaluations and provides ongoing performance feedback, maintaining clear and timely documentation.
  
  
• Coaches and manages employees using the company's philosophy and tools to ensure talent is developed and retained.
  
  Constructs succession plans to ensure sustainability and continuity of area of responsibility.
  
  

• Monitor and improve the quality and productivity of the manufacturing site through regular performance evaluations and team-led improvements.
  
  

• Ensure the plant's quality laboratory conducts effective Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities to optimize processes and deliver superior products.
  
  

• Lead the research and development of innovative technologies and processes.
  
  

• Elevate the Engineering team's technical capabilities through collaboration and mentorship.
  
  

• Influence organizational change across wide boundaries for improved operational strategies.
  
  

• Guarantee operational excellence with efficient plant design and continuous process, cost, quality, and production improvements.
  
  

• Evaluate and enhance processes, equipment, and automation to increase capacity and meet engineering, cost, and customer demands.
  
  

• Perform process capability analysis and generate improvements for reduced production time.
  
  

• Oversee process engineering tasks, including equipment coordination, design modifications, prototype development, and test procedure formulation.
  
  

• Develop and present capital project proposals, encompassing budget, schedule, Process Hazard Analysis, and required procedures, for management approval.
  
  

• Ensure the process engineering team adheres to safety rules and conducts work safely.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree + a minimum of 5 years of years of experience in an engineering management or technical leadership role.
  
  

• Master's degree + a minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering management or technical leadership role.
  
  

• A minimum of 10 years of experience as a technical individual contributor in a manufacturing environment in lieu of leadership experience is acceptable.
  
  

• Proven experience in engineering program or project management roles

• Ability to translate high level business outcomes into clearly defined projects in a technical and business context.
  
  

• Strong knowledge and proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  
  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
  
  

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and supervise a team.
  
  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze, interpret and apply information, respond to issues with creative problem solving, organize and prioritize several activities consecutively, identify areas for improvement, and apply sound judgment and decision-making when dealing with a variety of routine and non-routine issues.
  
  

• Adapts to changing requirements with the ability to promote and manage change.
  
  

• Ability to roll-up sleeves and lead by example at both strategic and tactical levels.
  
  

• Goal driven and target orientated with the ability to step back and see the bigger picture.
  
  

• Strong influencing and interpersonal skills

• Ability to think critically and strategically; demonstrates flexible thinking, including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges.
  
  

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Occasional travel may be required.