Manager, Process Engineering - Little Rock, AR

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Process Ownership & Optimization
• Own process performance for extrusion, compounding, material handling, and downstream systems
• Establish and maintain process windows, setpoints, and control strategies
• Drive reduction of process variability, scrap, and downtime
• Improve OEE through throughput, uptime, and yield improvements
• Startup, Ramp-Up & Stabilization
• Lead process validation during startup and rate increases
• Transition of new or modified processes into stable production
• Extrusion & Compounding Expertise
• Optimize process temperature and pressure profiles
• Manage recycled content and feedstock variability impacts
• Control Strategy & Data-Driven Improvement
• Partner with controls to improve PID loop performance
• Define KPIs and dashboards; leverage SPC and DOE
• Process Governance & Documentation
• Establish standard operating conditions and MOC processes
• Own process FMEAs and technical standards
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, CI, EHS, and Project Engineering
• Act as a technical advisor during equipment modifications
• Team Development
• Lead and mentor process engineers
• Develop structured problem-solving capability
• Capital Project Execution
• Support and lead capital projects as needed
• Help develop a site-specific YoY capital plan
• Develop defensible scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk plans
• Drive strong vendor specifications and acceptance testing standards
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• DIRECT REPORTS
• Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 4 direct reports

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 8+ years of process engineering/project leadership experience
• Experience in plant startup, commissioning, and equipment validation

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of extrusion processes
• Bulk solids handling & material conveyance
• Materials knowledge (plastic composites)
• Statistical process control
• Recipe management
• Utilities infrastructure
• Contractor management

Skills

• Technical ownership and optimization
• Process validation and ramp-up
• Control strategy and data-driven improvement
• Project management and execution
• Team leadership and mentoring

Benefits

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual bonus, in addition to the base salary.

We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

• Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement, and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount.