Global Synthetic Process Technology Manager

Title: Global Synthetic Process Technology Manager
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Overview:
The Global Synthetic Process Technology Manager is responsible for providing technology solutions for global synthetic spinning processes and coordinating projects with the Operations and Product Development teams. The primary focus is on the development, optimization, and implementation of improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and cost management for global nonwovens operations. The manager will direct and conduct projects in optimizing polymer spinning processes and final product manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to safety procedures. The scope of influence spans from raw material acceptance through to final product packaging.This role requires collaboration within a cross-functional, global team to achieve organizational objectives across a wide range of industrial manufacturing facilities. The manager will directly oversee a team of 2-4 process engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Process Technology team, addressing project prioritization, technical resources, and budget control to meet business goals. Collaborate effectively with commercial, manufacturing, and product technology teams.
• Conduct performance appraisals twice a year for direct reports and provide coaching and counseling to improve individual performance.
• Optimize the spunbond process through data-based approaches, new equipment design, design modifications, or SOPs to minimize downtime, reduce capital investment, and improve overall first-pass yield (FPY).
• Conduct plant trials to evaluate new and optimized settings and related equipment, including preparation of documentation, budget control, coordination with Plant Operations, equipment procurement, installation, trial operation, and data collection.
• Commercialize new control approaches or process equipment based on trial results.
• Prepare final documentation covering assigned projects and issue internal research or engineering reports.
• Work safely in plant operations and adhere to all safety requirements.
• Identify best practices in forming, drying, curing, and winding technologies, and implement these practices across global plants.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to spunbond and provide technical support to Plant Operations.
• Collaborate with the product technology department to ensure that process and product projects complement or enhance product quality.
• Support new product development to establish appropriate process settings that meet product performance and quality requirements.
• Stay informed on the latest technology trends and apply new technologies where appropriate to address business challenges.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, manufacturing, or materials science engineering, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering manufacturing management.
• Experience in the Spunbond, Spunlace, or Carding industries preferred, though similar experience in synthetic or complex manufacturing industries is also acceptable.
• Expert knowledge in the field of expertise.
• Ability to train, develop, and motivate employees to ensure operational flexibility and responsiveness while increasing technical knowledge.
• Experience managing department budgets and executing manufacturing technology projects, including process optimization and advanced process controls.
• Proven ability to meet aggressive program deliverables and experience in cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to interface at all levels of the organization.