Engineering Manager, Siding Division

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

We are seeking a dynamic and safety-conscious multi-site Engineering Manager to spearhead all manufacturing engineering operations within our profitable and growing siding business. This pivotal role entails driving multifaceted initiatives aimed at enhancing safety, quality, service, and cost-effectiveness. Leadership of a high-performing engineering team is integral to achieving success in this position. Responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, including product integration, material validation, annual strategic planning, talent acquisition and development, rigorous capital investment evaluations, capacity augmentation, and bolstering operational reliability. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position manages a team of seven people supporting the operations at our Columbus, OH, Franklin, OH, Concord, ON and Woodbridge, ON plants.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

May include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Cultivate a safety-first culture within the engineering team, proactively identifying and mitigating risks in both engineering practices and equipment operation. Lead pivotal projects aimed at enhancing overall safety and environmental compliance in manufacturing. Ensure all initiatives align with and surpass Westlake, local, state, and federal regulations. 

• Spearhead the development and empowerment of a dynamic, multinational engineering team spread across multiple plants. Foster a culture of high performance, operational efficiency, productivity, and engineering excellence. 

• Take charge of the annual planning and execution cycle for siding facilities, encompassing capital budgets, capacity expansions, and productivity enhancements. Ensure alignment with Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost targets, driving operational excellence. 

• Provide steadfast support to maintenance teams in the repair, upkeep, and modification of manufacturing tooling, bolstering operational efficiency and reliability. 

• Demonstrate adept project management and engineering practices to ensure the successful execution of projects, aligning with strategic goals, future growth projections, and customer demands. 

• Assume ownership of the science behind product development and manufacturing of siding and siding systems. Stay abreast of evolving technologies and market trends in siding manufacturing. 

• Collaborate closely with the MFG 4.0/Data Science team to shepherd projects from conceptualization to tangible business impact, with a sharp focus on Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering domain, driving the design and implementation of enhancements in manufacturing processes and equipment. This is pivotal in boosting manufacturing productivity and refining product design and functionality. 

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor of Science Engineering from an ABET accredited program 

• Min 10 years of work experience in engineering

• Strong communication and persuasion skills working at all levels of an organization   

• Six Sigma or Lea