Requisition Number: 232702
Job DescriptionIn this role, you will partner with manufacturing teams, suppliers, and technology providers to identify opportunities, implement innovative solutions, and improve operational performance across our garment manufacturing network. You will play a key role in driving efficiency, quality, reliability, and continuous improvement while leading projects from concept through implementation.
Key Responsibilities Include: - Lead automation and process improvement initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and productivity.
- Identify and eliminate manufacturing losses using Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for automation and manufacturing technology solutions.
- Conduct technical and financial evaluations of new projects, including feasibility studies, ROI analysis, vendor assessment, and implementation planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate emerging technologies and innovative manufacturing capabilities into operations.
- Analyze equipment and operational data to improve reliability and support predictive maintenance strategies.
- Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and operational improvements.
Skills/QualificationsRequired:- Technical degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Automation Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience leading automation projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated success evaluating and implementing automation or smart manufacturing technologies.
- Experience performing capital equipment justification and ROI analyses.
- Strong project management, communication, and change leadership skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel as needed.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Preferred: - Experience in apparel, garment, textile, or related consumer goods manufacturing.
- Experience with system integrators, robotics, machine learning, or advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Bilingual Spanish language skills.
Benefits
Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.
Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy:
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Global Supply Chain
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 1st Shift
