Team Leader, Process Engineering

About the Role We are seeking a Process Engineering Leader to be a part of a new plant start-up based in Port Colborne, Ontario. This role shares responsibility in establishing the manufacturing process design for the plant, and once established, driving continuous improvement initiatives. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Manage the process engineering team; the incumbent will eventually build a process engineering team.
Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Responsible for reporting area budget for Process Engineering.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals to design new production equipment.
Prepare technical documentation and reports related to the process design.
Test the designed processes and make necessary adjustments.
Provide technical support and training for staff.
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive process improvements.
Monitor engineering technician certification and progression in line with overall organizational direction.
Participation and managing root cause investigations to identify and mitigate systemic issues impacting productivity, quality and safety of the process.
Facilitate cross functional effectiveness for planning and troubleshooting with other functions.
resolve issues by analyzing data, investigating, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and oversee the on-going development of the Process Engineering department staff.
Participate in employee performance management (goal setting, performance expectations and standards, performance reviews, on-going feedback, pro-active coaching, development planning, and corrective action); develop and maintain a sustainable system for the training, evaluation, and development of process engineering staff.
Direct, maintain, and enforce the safety program for the process engineering departments; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required; Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred; PMP (Project Management Professional) and P.7+ years of manufacturing process design and engineering experience with demonstrated success in fast paced and dynamic environment is required; Strong technical skills with emphasis on manufacturing processes and improvement methodologies is required.
~ Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing/JIT, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, and Poke Yoke techniques is required.
~ Prior experience with capital projects and automation are strongly preferred.
~ Previous greenfield / startup experienced is preferred.
~ Experience with plastic extrusion equipment, web handling equipment, and rotation equipment is preferred.
~ Experience in ISO 9000 or similar quality system is preferred.
~ Must be experienced with execution of multiple projects and people/team leadership.
~ Must be proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD, CMMS, process simulation software, ERP systems, and data analytics tools is strongly preferred.
~ Must know how to evaluate the team effectiveness and how to improve the team's performance.
Must be able and willing to travel up to 20% domestically and abroad for training and visiting other company locations.

Must be able and willing to work a flexible schedule for emergencies and to attend in-person meetings and conference calls outside of normal business hours. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada, an Asahi Kasei Company, is a pioneer in battery technology and a long-trusted supplier of lithium battery separators, which are polymer-based microporous membranes that are key components of lithium-ion batteries (LIB).
The company's Hipore brand of separators have been commercially available since the lithium battery market's inception in the early 1990s and they are found primarily in electric drive vehicles (EDVs) as well as in consumer electronics (CE) such as smartphones, tablets and personal computers. Hipore membrane separators bring high porosity and excellent energy transfer, while contributing to battery safety and reliability and they are especially well matched for the high-capacity batteries required for power plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and full battery (BEV) vehicles.
Asahi Kasei is accelerating its next phase of global growth with proactive investment and capacity expansion in battery separators to meet increasing demand for electric vehicle applications. Expansions have been announced at existing Asahi Kasei LIB separator facilities in the United States, Japan, and South Korea, with start-up scheduled in succession from the first half of fiscal year 2026. Asahi Kasei will continue investing to further build its LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.
We are now in the early phases of staffing our new greenfield site, in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, that will have an investment of about 1.57 billion CAD$ to further build its LIB separator infrastructure for automotive applications to meet growing demand in North America where significant expansion of electric vehicle production is forecasted.
with operations in the material, homes, and health care business sectors. With more than 48,000 employees around the world, the Asahi Kasei Group serves customers in more than 100 countries. It is an international trade hub with industry ranging from agriculture, construction, manufacturing, technology, tourism, transportation and warehousing.There are two regional airports, easy access to four international airports, railway, and other public transportation. It is home to Brock University, Niagara College Canada, McMaster University, as well as public and private schools that offer a selection of concentrations. The area offers a safe, affordable lifestyle with a hometown community feel. Recreational attractions include Humberstone Speedway, Niagara Falls, Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Welland Canal, Canada's largest casino, wineries, sporting and entertainment venues for concerts and festivals. Other amenities include the Niagara Heath System, a variety in dining, farmer's markets, ample parks, trails and outdoor activities.Within driving distance, the greater Ontario province offers modern cities and countryside that are rich in culture, history, and natural beauty. The base compensation range for this role is $156,400* Base Compensation is influenced by many factors including, but not limited to: time in the role, previous experience, skills, knowledge, performance, work requirements, internal equity, and business / economic conditions.

The Company is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities in its workplaces. Asahi Kasei Battery Separator Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview process for needs that are made known in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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