Production Process Engineer Supervisor II

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Process Technicians during daily manufacturing operations.
• Spend the majority of the workday on the production floor monitoring processes, equipment, and technician performance.
• Ensure production activities are performed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and accountability to technicians.
• Maintain safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Ensure technicians consistently follow process controls and operating procedures.
• Monitor polyurethane manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and process stability.
• Review production data, process parameters, and operational performance throughout the shift.
• Verify proper machine setup and adherence to established process controls.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support efforts to improve throughput, reduce scrap, and increase operational efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Cook with Maintenance to support equipment repairs, preventive maintenance activities, and process-related troubleshooting.
• Work with Tooling, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to support production objectives.
• Assist with prototype, service, and special production activities as required.
• Operational Support:
• Review previous shift performance and communicate operational priorities.
• Participate in daily production reviews and performance discussions.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, reports, and documentation.
• Support production during off-hours when significant process-related issues require technical leadership and oversight.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field OR equivalent combination of education, training, and manufacturing experience.
• Minimum three years of polyurethane manufacturing and processing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of process control and manufacturing operations.
• Experience troubleshooting production and process-related issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience leading manufacturing technicians or production teams (preferred).
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives (preferred).
• Knowledge of quality systems, root-cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies (preferred).
• Basic tooling and production equipment knowledge (preferred).