Manager-Engineering & TQM

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.

SUMMARY

We are seeking a results-driven Engineering Manager - TQM to lead initiatives in manufacturing process optimization, quality assurance, research and development, and capital project execution within our concrete building products operations. This role is critical to driving continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence across our production facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Manufacturing Process Improvements

Lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.

Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process performance and improvement impact.

Quality Management

Oversee quality control systems and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.

Implement Total Quality Management (TQM) principles across production lines.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for quality issues.

Collaborate with QA/QC teams to maintain ISO or other relevant certifications.

Research & Development

Drive innovation in product design, mix formulations, and manufacturing techniques.

Collaborate with product development teams to prototype and test new concrete products.

Stay current with industry trends, materials science advancements, and regulatory changes.

Capital Projects

Manage the planning, budgeting, and execution of capital improvement projects.

Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

Prepare ROI analyses and project justification reports for senior leadership.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Knowledge

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, or related field); Master's preferred.

• Experience

7+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in concrete or building materials.

Proven leadership in process improvement, quality systems, and project management.

• Skills

Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and TQM methodologies.

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Proficiency in CAD, ERP systems, and data analysis tools

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear and is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision (must be able to see and distinguish colors), peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US markets. The pay range $200,000 - $211,000 per year is based on relevant market data in our lowest and highest geographic markets. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, and skillset. Westlake is a total compensation company. Depending on the position offered, sign on payments, and other forms of compensation may be offered as part of a total compensation package (also to include a full range of medical and other benefits).

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

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