Job DescriptionLeader and functional manager of a team of engineers responsible for delivering significant process improvements to production lines including equipment and process re-design as well as being the subject matter experts for complex EFT's. It is expected that this position be knowledgeable with the latest technologies in the industry.Roles & Responsibilities:Responsible for machine and process optimization for complex equipment.Looks across the site for opportunities to improve manufacturing equipment and processes with the use of new technologies, process/equipment re-design and automation to achieve significant improvements.Leads a team that can support Manufacturing and Equipment engineers in resolving issues on the production lines that are escalated to them due to their complexity.Create and drive multi-year strategic plan for process improvement projects.Represents his teams with executive leadership.Manages large projects: Organization, definition, planning, implementation, and control.Ensures engineering programs meet specifications, quality goals, target cost, schedule, and remain within approved budgets.Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Manage and motivate for higher performance; increase skills levels.Perform the evaluation for annual MERIT granting, providing feedback to the staff reporting to him/her.Ensure the implementation of life and career plans for identified personnel with high potential.Promote leadership development programs, skills and behaviors generated by the corporate and promoted locally.Promotes use of new technologies and industry-leading trends to product management activities.Ensure the establishment of succession plans for critical positions of the Company.Drive our Culture Strategy by fostering our mission, founding principles, individual and leadership expectations.Occasional travel is required primarily to the US (up to 20%).#J-18808-Ljbffr