Process Manager, Forming Tools

 

Process Manager, Forming Tools 

 

We are looking for a Process Manager for our Murfreesboro, TN facility. In this role, you will serve as the operational subject matter expert for Forming Tools processes across plastic, aluminum, and metal forming applications. This individual contributor role is responsible for developing, documenting, standardizing, training, auditing, and continuously improving manufacturing and service processes to ensure consistent execution, quality, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

The Process Manager works closely with Operations, Quality, Sales, Engineering, BTS, and Customer Service to support business growth through process excellence. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and quality requirements are consistently followed across all Centers of Competence. Through training, process audits, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Process Manager drives operational consistency, compliance, and best practices throughout the organization.

The role requires a hands-on approach to understanding, implementing, and improving production processes while serving as a technical expert and trusted resource for both internal stakeholders and customers.

 

We offer:

 

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

 

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

 

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

 

Your Responsibilities:

 

Process Standardization & Compliance

• Promote and ensure consistent execution of approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and best practices across all Centers of Competence.
• Identify process variations and implement corrective actions to improve consistency, quality, and operational performance.
• Develop, document, maintain, and continuously improve standardized production processes and procedures.
• Conduct regular process audits to verify compliance with established standards, quality requirements, and operational expectations.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, BTS, and Engineering teams to investigate process deviations and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead or support corrective and preventive actions related to process nonconformities, customer complaints, audit findings, and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all process-related activities comply with company, customer, ISO, HSE, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Expertise & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the operational and technical expert for the assigned Forming Tools segment.
• Develop and implement new production methods, technologies, and process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Fixture Design and Engineering teams to develop improved manufacturing solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in Operational Excellence (OOE), Quality, Safety, HSE, and productivity.
• Identify and share best practices across facilities to drive standardization and operati