Process Engineering Supervisor

Purpose of the Position: • Prioritize process and business needs and align Division Engineering activities and resources to deliver the business needs. • Lead and support continuous process improvement activities, problem-solving sessions, new product or process receivership, cost reduction projects, and equipment installs and debug. • Lead discussion on mechanistic understanding of complex engineering challenges and provide guidance on the application of Engineering First Principles. • Cooperate and corroborate with other plants within the division for Best Practices and synergy opportunities. • Improve existing manufacturing processes, equipment, and capabilities working with members from cross-functional teams. • Solve process issues through data analysis, experimentation, and collaboration with subject matter experts. • Responsible for a Process Engineering team, supports employees and ensures performance and development capability roadmap of the team Day to Day Responsibilities: • Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives. • Champion safety performance; Directly responsible for driving employee engagement and compliance • Manage daily production and quality issues; Quickly resolve performance issues by ensuring clear ownership of responsibilities • Manage quality initiatives to improve yield and reduce production errors; Lead PCPD efforts • Lead or support cost reduction initiatives • Define, manage, and support continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes • Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to maximize throughput; Work with supply chain to optimize production output and achieve on-time to promise metrics • Work with Engineering to identify and resolve chronic equipment and process issues • Ensure effective transfer of next generation product and process technologies to manufacturing, including safety, ergonomics, 5’s, procedures, training and production capacity • Lead and manage initiatives to improve OEE and reduce rework/scrap • Improve visual metrics and reporting systems; Implement improved individual metrics systems • Manage training and cross-training plans to ensure operators receive adequate training and support • Identify and lead implementation of Lean initiatives such as SMED, 5S, iKaizan, and visual management • Identify areas of inefficient operation and work with support groups to implement improvements • Ensure department production capacity meets demand, both current and future Required Skills: • Ability to multitask and prioritize work on an independent basis in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Ability to work effectively on all levels of an organization • Use scientific method and engineering principles to solve problems thoroughly and effectively, using well-designed and executed processes • Strong data analysis and statistical skills. Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Minitab, or equivalent • Determine and recommend best solution from a series of alternatives within plant and safety guidelines • Strong communication and presentation skills • Ability to lead a team of engineers to achieve business goals • Bilingual English / Mandarin Desired Skills: • Engineering background especial in ME/EE • Knowledge of manufacturing, parts design, drawing, assembly and test • Project management experience • Cross culture team management