Manager, Technical Process Development

Company: Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: May 31, 2021

Job Description:

Job: Innovation/Prod Design/NPD

Primary location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Relocation offered: Yes

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: 25%

Location: Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

As our Manager, Technical Process Development, you will mainly be accountable for forming strong relationships with both existing mineral fiber plants as well as the Architectural Specialties operations and for effectively facilitating the idea generation process for new process improvements and support the transfer of science-based improvements to manufacturing operations.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,500 employees and a manufacturing network of twelve facilities.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A casual work environment where we have a recognition program for our team, and service awards. You will also be able to make the most of our fitness center and lunchtime cafe.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

What you'll be doing:

Safety & Environmental

• Lead in Safety both formally and informally to sustain industry-leading culture
• Ensure compliance to company and regulatory standards
• Develop mindset and culture of zero injuries based on risk assessment
• Achieve high standards of 5S & housekeeping to minimize risks & maximize performance
• Sustain environmental compliance

Operating Plan - Development and Execution

• Actively participate in leadership and group staff meetings to ensure collaboration
• Drive effective and disciplined use of project management and related sub-processes including Stage-gate process and other related standard work
• Collaborate manufacturing and third-party vendors and suppliers to provide new technology solutions
• Partner between Manufacturing and Innovation and routinely provide status reports
• Manage portfolio of new process and product development opportunities; act as coach and mentor to teams as they navigate research and development pipeline
• Build relationships across all functions and gain sponsors for new processes and product ideas
• Create, plan, and manage the TPD (Technical Process Development) budget, including travel & project expense as well as capital for product and process-based innovations

Technical Development

• Lead TPD Group within Technology to support new process and product Innovations
• Identify and leverage emerging science and technology which is essential to achieve new and core business strategic and operational plans
• Develop well-defined strategies to support implementation teams to drive Productivity gains at the plants
• Ensure all front-end activities for new process are in alignment with current and projected business strategies, targeted capabilities, and market needs
• Support determination of technical and economic feasibility of new process and product concepts and potential modifications to existing products
• Network both inside and outside of AWI to identify enabling technologies including Open Innovation to drive accelerated growth enablers
• Seek opportunities to employ use of digitalization in the manufacturing process and disseminate breakthrough solutions.

Talent Management & Lean Leadership

• Develop high potential leaders and leadership teams
• Create high-quality performance management and talent development
• Lead and utilize LEAN/SIX SIGMA and AGILE principles to improve overall effectiveness of process development activities
• Champion Agile Project Management methodology and tools for appropriate projects
• Implement Lean Managing Systems - Gemba Walks, VSTs, Value Stream Mapping and Transformation, and Visual Management
• Apply Lean tools and methods to achieve results and develop a Lean culture

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering, or other related
• 10+ years of experience within a science & engineering field associated with managing process and product development projects.
• 5+ years of direct personnel management experience
• Excellent project management and analytical skills: Demonstrable results within the field of process and product development.
• Strong facilitation skills and ability to motivate and inspire the team
• Experience with creating, planning, and managing budgets
• Strong knowledge of process improvement tools and techniques such as Lean, Six Sigma Greenbelt, and Blackbelt training.

Desired qualifications:

• Masters or PhD
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies & tools
• Experience in the application of Digital tools to support Manufacturing 4.0

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and we value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Accommodation statement: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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