Manage project initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Efficiency, and Quality.  This position strongly supports the commitment to ensure that all products, processes, and procedures follow established CertainTeed manufacturing policies and specifications that consistently meet or exceed our customer expectations. The position requires effective leadership in the production process and acts as a liaison between all the major departments: production, engineering, maintenance, logistics, and quality. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, directs, and maintains process improvement objectives with the plant management staff to maximize safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities include the designing and developing of new process systems, revising/maintaining existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects, managing and guiding contractors, consultants, and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost/ benefit analysis, and making recommendations to improve efficiencies. Planning and execution of capital projects - preparing capital expenditures. Manages process team’s workflow including planning, evaluation, organizing, and implementing installation, maintenance, and repair activities and coordinating with other departments to ensure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees. Performs root-cause analysis as well as implements sustainable countermeasures on losses related to maintenance. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and work instructions regarding process improvements. Assists in the development of training requirements for product quality and production reliability. Provides general technical support and leadership to the plant supervisory and hourly employees. Active leader in the investigation of EH&S incidents – Injuries/incidents, Near Misses, First Aid, Environmental and Property/Equipment Damage. Assures compliance with all federal and state rules and regulations related to product specifications and labeling. Conduct behavior-based audits and 5S audits as well as support plants' EHS goals. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.