Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management; Master's preferred.
7-10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement roles, with team management experience.
Experience in a Lean manufacturing environment is essential.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus.
Strong understanding of mechanical equipment required.
Direct experience with Injection Molding processes is mandatory.
Responsibilities
Participate in site safety and quality management programs.
Implement Lean Manufacturing practices including Six Sigma and 8D Problem Analysis.
Prepare and review production, safety, and quality reports; develop action plans with the team for resolution.
Establish and implement cost reduction and quality assurance improvements.
Assist with developmental or experimental activities as needed.
Engage employees for input on production efficiency solutions using problem-solving skills.
Review Key Performance Indicators to ensure departmental objectives are met.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
Potential for career advancement within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Actively participates in the site's safety and quality management programs.
Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices to include Six Sigma, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis.
Prepares and reviews any and all production, safety and quality reports. Develops action plans with team members as needed for problem resolution.
Establishes and implements improvements for cost reduction, quality assurance and production.
Directs and assists with developmental or experimental activities.
Works with employees to get their input for problem resolution to production issues/efficiencies utilizing problem-solving tools and skills as needed.
Reviewing Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.
Meets with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and changes in the schedule that are needed. Works with supervision to ensure vacancies are covered for vacations or any absences related to fulfilling production schedule requirements.
Interfaces with customers and suppliers, Visits both as necessary.
Implements proactive and corrective maintenance practices relating all production equipment. This includes scheduling any production line maintenance (major or minor) as needed for location.
Develops and ensures sites have an effective preventative maintenance program and they are adhering to it.
Ensures plants are meeting the cycle time requirements to meet throughput objectives.
Ensures employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs to include safety, quality and production.
Makes decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to attain operational objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Bachelor degree in engineering or operations management, Masters desired
Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including managing teams of people
Previous experience working in a Lean environment
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
