Manager, Process Engineer / Production Service

Company: SC Johnson
Location: Racine
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.Are you ready to lead a dynamic team of process engineers and drive innovation in product development? As The Manager, Production Service Process Engineer, this role will be located at our Racine, WI manufacturing facility and report to Sr. Director of Formulation, Global Product & Sustainability NA LSB. As the Production Service Process Engineer Manager within our Lifestyle Brands business, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products consistently meet the highest standards of quality and performance. You'll oversee all stages of process development, scale-up, and product qualification, collaborating closely with our manufacturing and supply chain teams to enhance resiliency, achieve cost savings, and drive sustainability initiatives. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for formulation and process development, we want you on our team!*Domestic relocation is available for this opportunityKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing the Production Services team: Build a high performing, motivated team, ensuring continued professional and technical development of direct reports nourishing a culture of innovation, flexibility, inclusion, accountability and collaboration.
• Allocating resources across multiple brands to support process development and scale up, running trials, and qualification of new products.
• Leading the process development process: Ensuring on-time and seamless scale-up and production readiness of new product launches.
• Collaborating with the Formulation, Packaging, Quality, and Operations teams to scale up new formulations and ensure production readiness on the manufacturing line.
• Manage the execution of lab and pilot plant studies outlined in the process development plan to ensure the scalability, and robustness of formulas.
• Manage the execution of qualification plans, line trials, and equipment capability studies to ensure successful commercialization at internal andexternal manufacturing locations
• Conduct in-depth technical feasibility assessments of contract manufacturers/suppliers, including manufacturing capabilities,cost drivers, and quality systems
• Assist quality and supply planning teams to troubleshoot quality and/or production issues at manufacturing locations.
• Develop commercialization risk assessments ahead of scale-up to help ensure the right level of resource and time allocation (depending on product complexity and supply chain stability)
• Manage the creation of quality specifications, process instructions, and formula specifications as well as ongoing management of data accuracy in a ProjectLifecycle Management software (SAP)REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or relatedengineering field
  • 8+ years' experience in Process Engineering with a focus on new product commercialization in a manufacturingenvironment
  • 2+ years of people management experiencePREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
    • Proven understanding of formulation, manufacturing processes and formulation scale-up
    • Knowledge of OTC/personal care process / manufacturing guidelines and requirements OR deep knowledge in laundry, solids blending and other household cleaning products processing
    • Proven experience and knowledge of process development, scale up and manufacturing best practices
    • Superior technical knowledge, attention to detail and ability to multi-task - we movefast!
    • Highly effective communication skills- able to articulate ideas, voice constructiveopinions
    • Ability to collaborate well as a member of a multi-functionalteam
    • Constantly curious, organized and detail-oriented with applicable liquids scaleup and manufacturing and/or productdevelopment experience at a fast-paced consumer packaged goods companyJOB REQUIREMENTS
      • Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday
      • Office located in Racine, WI, remote work available one day a week
      • Travel up to 40%
      • Domestic relocation is available for this opportunityInclusion & DiversityWe're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.Better TogetherAt SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.Accommodation RequestsIf you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.

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