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Job Description:
Job Title: Process Manager
Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group – Heil Environmental
Location: Fort Payne, AL
Reports to: Senior Director of Manufacturing
Department: Operations
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide planning, direction and supervision within assigned area and process responsibility to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals in a continuous improvement environment. Possess great communication, verbal, written and management skills. Lead 2-3 Supervisors, Team Leaders, and up to 150 Team Members in a multi-shift, high-mix, configured-to-order production environment. Have sound knowledge of problem-solving methods, lean manufacturing, and just-in-time delivery principles. View the value stream from a broad perspective, understand key system constraints, identify critical process issues, and use the appropriate suite of continuous improvement tools to move towards the ideal state.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Own and drive Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance and develop a Continuous Improvement culture using Lean thinking in concert with the strategic direction of the business.
- Champion a culture of “Team Members own Safety”.
- Own Quality by using external and internal Voice of Customer to evaluate and improve processes.
- Train and execute root cause problem solving with supervisors and cross-functional support team.
- Improve delivery through process, equipment and layout improvements.
- Work closely and use root cause problem solving methodologies with Supply Chain and Materials teams to improve flow, pull and overall delivery performance.
- Use continuous improvement principles to meet or exceed department productivity targets.
- Prepare operating and CapEx budgets.
- Work closely with Human Resources to determine and maintain appropriate staffing levels to achieve production goals.
- Clearly communicate vision and improvement plans to Team Members.
- Guide and mentor supervisors to ensure the team is properly trained, resourced, and managed to attain strategic objectives.
- Instill and maintain a positive can-do team atmosphere; hold regular team meetings and coordinate support services needed outside the team.
- Conduct daily Gemba walks to review performance to SQDC targets and implement root cause and countermeasure steps to correct any abnormal conditions.
- Conduct regular safety, lean, and 5S inspections and audits.
- Ensure Value Stream Leaders provide effective cross training for the associates, including backups from other areas to assure a continuous smooth-running Value Stream.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree is required or equivalent experience, Engineering Degree preferred. MBA a plus.
- 10 plus years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with 5 plus years in supervision.
- 5+ years’ experience in an Engineered to Order Business.
- Possess skills in mapping processes, time studies, routings, and workstation set-ups.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are a must.
- Must be team oriented and a self-starter.
- Solid general management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to correspond orally and in writing. Excellent communication skills necessary.
- Ability to analyze issues and situations systematically.
- Ability to recommend practical solutions using innovation, good judgment, creativity, and strategic thinking.
- Problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, and having a sense of urgency.
- Project engineering or project management leadership skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.
ABOUT ESG:
Environmental Solutions Group stands at the forefront of sustainable innovation, dedicated to transforming the waste industry with eco-friendly equipment and technology solutions, all designed to improve the lives of our customers, and their communities.
This Connected Collections® ecosystem integrates advanced technology across our brands, including Heil® refuse collection vehicles, Marathon® Equipment compaction and recycling equipment, 3rd Eye® technology solutions, Soft-Pak® waste hauler software, Curotto-Can® automated carry cans, Bayne® lifting products, and Parts Central® OEM parts.
Driven by a mission of “Improving Lives,” our best-in-class teams, innovative products, and advanced technology work tirelessly to leave a lasting legacy of excellence and environmental stewardship, ensuring a greener, healthier planet for generations to come.
For more information, visit www.terexesg.com.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected].
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
