Job DescriptionResponsibilities:- Manage projects, including by not limited to capital improvements, new equipment, safety, cost reduction, etc.
- Oversee completion of capital projects within established budget and schedule including:
- Managing completion of project tasks against schedule
- Engineering and implementing solutions
- Working with third party providers
- Develop and maintain system to monitor consistency of processes
- Automate new jobs and takeover jobs for all automated lines.
- Generate process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Maintain department PDCA's and report out as necessary.
- Participate in Engineering kickoff meetings, ECN and New Jobs
- Develop, lead and implement process improvement initiatives and activities throughout the plant to improve competitiveness and operational excellence.
- Facilitate Kaizen workshops and meetings at the plant.
- Responsible for implementation and facilitation for year over year cost saving targets and initiatives at the plant.
- Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer issues.
Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or five years plus related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.
Relocation Assistance: Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.
Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.