Process Engineering Manager
Role: Process Engineering Manager
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Salary: $115,000 - $145,000
Company Summary:
Looking to join a team focused on crafting clean, effective, and sustainably designed essentials for modern households? A next‑generation CPG innovator is looking for a Process Engineering Manager to lead their Paper & Disposable Goods team. Based in Salt Lake City, this company blends science‑driven formulation with nature‑forward ingredients to create personal care and home care products people feel good about using every day.
The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for…
- Owning day‑to‑day process performance across production lines, including throughput, quality, waste reduction, and equipment reliability.
- Leading process optimization initiatives, using root‑cause analysis, SPC, Six Sigma methods, and data analytics to drive measurable efficiency gains.
- Developing and standardizing operating procedures, process parameters, and run conditions for tissue, nonwovens, absorbent systems, or other CPG manufacturing operations.
- Managing capital and continuous‑improvement projects, including scoping, budgeting, vendor coordination, equipment commissioning, and qualification.
- Supporting new product introductions by translating R&D or formulation requirements into manufacturable processes; leading scale‑up trials and validation runs.
- Providing technical oversight to operators and technicians, ensuring consistency in daily execution, troubleshooting, and process control.
- Partnering with Maintenance and Reliability teams to reduce downtime, improve asset health, and implement predictive/preventive maintenance strategies.
- Monitoring process KPIs, reviewing trend data, and leading corrective actions when deviations occur.
- Championing safety and quality excellence, ensuring processes meet regulatory, company, and customer standards while reducing operational risk.
- Coordinating cross‑functional problem-solving, bringing together Operations, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve recurring issues and unlock productivity improvements.
The Process Engineering Manager should have the following qualifications…
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (CPG, paper, nonwovens, food & beverage, chemicals, pharma, or similar).
- Hands‑on experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in a high‑volume production setting.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, such as converting lines, mixers, reactors, fillers, packaging systems, or web‑handling equipment.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (SPC, Minitab, Power BI, or similar) and familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma principles.
- Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear guidance for operators and leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing short‑term issue resolution with long‑term strategic improvements.
- Comfort navigating ERP, maintenance systems, or digital work‑instructions platforms.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus program.
- Generous PTO and majority‑paid medical/dental/vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match to support long‑term financial planning.
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