BENEFITS:- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
- Access to the company's medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
- 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
- Visa sponsorship
JOB DESCRIPTION/TYPICAL TASK BREAKDOWN:- Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream.
- Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements.
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization.
- Lead digital transformation initiatives, including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics.
- Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand.
- Act as a lead engineer, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve flow, productivity, and performance goals.
- Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC) to eliminate waste.
- Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Years of experience: 8-10
- Degree requirement: Engineering
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:- Power Apps experience for workflow automation.
- Data analytics skills with a focus on actionable insights.
- Working knowledge of AI tools.
- Leadership or team guidance experience.
- MODAPTS certification.
- CAD
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.
The pay range for this role is:
88,000 - 93,000 USD per year (Pontiac, IL )
