Process Development Engineering Supervisor
PRIMARY DUTIES:
- Manage department activities including the supervision of Engineers and Technicians as assigned and conduct performance and review of those employees.
- Assist in the formation and development of goals and objective for the Operations division. Provide input and research to help formulate and support Corporate Strategic initiatives.
- Establish department short- and long-term goals, which support Operations division and Corporate goals and objectives. Make recommendation on capital budget and research projects as well as feasibility review of suggestions from inside and outside the engineering ranks.
- Develop and manage medium to large engineering projects and the reporting thereof at the direction of the Engineering Manager.
- Prepare project budgets and timelines and assemble meetings on projects assigned.
- Administer Company Personnel policies within supervisory jurisdiction and participate in discussion relating to formulation thereof.
- Responsible to ensure quality standards are established and / or current standards met, with new or updated equipment and / or processes are introduced.
- Oversee and manage projects through the effective use of resources and tools.
- Ensure the maintenance of all records and engineering documentation for the area of responsibility.
- Prepare and maintain department-operating budget.
- Work with other groups within the company such as but not limited to: Production, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing and Accounting as needed to provide service.
- Maintain contact and working relations with outside suppliers as projects necessitate.
- Work directly with the production department supervisors in solving problems as they arise.
- Perform any other duties related in nature which may be assigned.
EDUCATION AND ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in the applied technical area
- Ten to fifteen years of working experience in the applied technical area
- Any similar combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of AX operating system preferred
***This is a salaried exempt, full on-site position located in Bradford, PA***
Smoking is permitted in most areas of Zippo workplace facilities, other than certain designated non-smoking areas.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in an applied technical area
- Ten to fifteen years of working experience in the applied technical area
- A similar combination of education and experience may be considered
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of AX operating system
What We Do
Celebrating more than 85 years of business in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Zippo is one of the most recognized brands in the world, and has produced more than 600 million windproof lighters, each backed by an unparalleled lifetime guarantee. Born from Zippo’s legacy of fire, durability and reliability, Zippo offers a full line of products designed to enhance the outdoor experience. Zippo offers the performance consumers expect while establishing a new standard for quality that sets the brand apart in the marketplace. With products for flame, cooking and comfort, Zippo outdoor products are engineered to exceed and provides an outdoor experience that is unmistakably Zippo. In addition to the classic Zippo lighter, Zippo also markets candle lighters, utility lighters, men's apparel and accessories, and outdoor products. Zippo owns W.R. Case and Sons Cutlery Company and the Ronson U.S.A. brand in addition to Zippo U.K., Zippo Germany, Zippo SA, and Zippo Classic China. Zippo products are distributed in more than 160 countries.
