Job Description

::: {dir="ltr"} The Manager Process Engineering is responsible for coordination of Process Engineering activities for the Primary Operations Elmore manufacturing operations (Melting and Casting of Be containing alloys, based in Copper, Nickel and Aluminum, Arc Furnace for conversion of Beryllium Hydroxide to Beryllium-Copper master alloy)).  The responsibilities include safety, production, quality, and spending control.  The holder of this position directly supervises the Process Engineering Department staff of engineers of various disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support efforts to improve safety and environmental performance by operating under the EHSMS and BMP programs.  
• Participate in incident investigations and recommends corrective actions by adhering to the Plant Incident Management Program.
• Assist Primary Operations Manager in developing plans and objectives for the business unit.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodology as the primary method of project management
• Coordinate manufacturing process development activities between staff, R&D, and Sales & Marketing. 
• Evaluate performance of manufacturing operations and expedites actions as required to obtain maximum production efficiency. 
• Evaluate operations direct variable cost (DVC) and manufacturing yield and productivity performance.  Recommends and implements cost reduction activities.
• Support all aspects of product quality including the disposition of discrepant material.  Implements corrective actions where necessary.
• Provide Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to assure effective control of manufacturing processes. 
• Recommend and develops proposals for capital improvements.
• Monitor compliance with established company policies and procedures pertaining to personnel, purchasing, environmental control, security, and health and safety.
• Initiate performance appraisals of salary staff.
• Create work environment that expects high performance and keeps morale high.
• Lead and direct performance of the Primary Operations engineers.

Principal Working Relationships:

• Complies with the plant wide expectations of improving safety performance and hygiene control programs to provide maximum protection of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Works closely with Operations Supervision to assure effective support to Manufacturing.
• Works with Primary Operations Sales and Marketing relative to satisfying customer needs.
• Works with Production Control personnel to establish and maintain and control production levels and inventory levels necessary to meet sales commitments.
• Works with Quality Department personnel to assure compliance with pertinent Quality systems and programs (i.e. ISO 9002, AS9100, etc.).
• Supports Six Sigma -- Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Works with Purchasing Department in procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Provides process support to the Maintenance Department to coordinate and prioritize effective maintenance of equipment and facilities, preventative maintenance programs, and control of maintenance costs.
• Provides support to the Furnace Rebuild group in selection of refractory products for use in production processes

Scope of Authority:

All functions of Process engineering within Primary Operations as derived by the Operations Manager.  Sufficient authority to direct personnel.

Expenditures -- Limited by the approved budget.

Personnel and Compensation -- Limited by corporate HR policies, Plant HR policies and procedures in the employment, compensation, promotion, transfer, discipline, or relea :::