Job Description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is  to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We currently have an  exciting opportunity  as a Process Manager! This role is based in our Injection Molding facility in Lynchburg, Virginia and reports to the Plant Manager.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Process Manager will oversee the processing department, ensuring processes are set up and started using the most cost effective methods.

Requirements

Principal Responsibilities

• Manage staff activities for setup and process to ensure that daily process start-ups meet quality, costs and efficiencies
• Coach and train staff on best practices in set up and process activities
• Ensure that equipment and tooling are maintained at a level to optimize productivity and quality while meeting budget and environmental/safety regulations
• Monitor cycle times and develop improvement plans to enhance performance
• Attend daily operations review meeting to review previous day performance, identify variances and determine appropriate action
• Investigate customer complaints related to setup or process, research possible solutions and report findings to management
• Develop test procedures, schedule testing, and produce reports on material testing
• Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, scrap rates, change over times and variance performance by machine and by shift in the production area

Qualifications & Experience

• Completion of post-secondary in engineering or manufacturing is an asset
• 10+ years’ injection molding process experience, ideally with PVC resins
• Prior experience leading teams, with proven ability to deliver desired results
• Advanced knowledge of injection molding equipment and plastics processing
• Excellent motivational, leadership, problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com

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