The Industrial Engineer Lead will work directly with production in implementing lean manufacturing systems through management of Direct and Indirect Industrial Engineers in the facility. They will analyze throughput data to help departments improve performance. They will be responsible to lead standardized work for future products alongside the core team and help to launch extraordinary products. In steady state, they will drive continuous improvement projects.
The main purpose of the Lead Industrial Engineer is to provide leadership and support to achieve plant & future program objectives. Additionally, the Lead IE will work to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, person-hours, machine time, energy and other resources that do not generate value.
Responsibilities :
Oversee the update and maintenance of current production documentation including Assembly Process System (APS), Standard Time Data System (STDS), Scrolling, Standard Operation Sheet (SOS), connections and part routings for Master Process Documents (MPD) and labor reporting (GWB)
Provide resources for input to future production planning, including process and workplace layout
Provide and retain productivity data for reporting and ensure Direct/Indirect Labor Industrial Engineers are a key resource for continuous improvement activities
Develop and manage employees
Promote safe work practices as highest priority and implement objectives for ergonomics, health, safety and housekeeping
Drive first time quality of all direct/indirect labor IE deliverables
Create, track, develop and support action plans to achieve annual Plant Performance Gap Targets
Provide monthly/quarterly metric analysis for headquarter submission
Oversee completion of operation validations by direct labor IE's
Confirm IE documentation is maintained as current and accurate within APS, STDS, AutoCAD, MGO and authorized headcount
Ensure Area IE's actively support production in the resolution of labor relations, quality, health and safety concerns
Manage Industrial Engineering support for resolution of through-put improvement, line balance, Ergonomic Assessment, Production Trial Runs, quality issues and plant cost studies
Confirm IE's support Core Teams in the proper documentation and processing of mandatory sequence and Key Product Characteristics (KPC's)
Oversee direct labor IE line balance activities for current and new models
Confirm IE's follow and support plant change control process
Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS) initiatives
Monitor conveyor line speeds and ensure coordination of changes
Support external requests for IE studies
Prepare and Manage CAP process for all direct reports
Assess IE's skill set and execute plan to correct inefficiencies; overseeing employee and student development
Coordinate the management of IE systems administration
Develop, status, and analyze Manufacturing Master Schedules in sufficient detail to monitor progress, assess program status, and identify performance issues in a timely manner
Use critical path methodology and application in planning development, analysis, and problem resolution
Optimize sequence of operations and work flow
Create crew plans to ensure resources are properly allocated and utilized effectively
Monitor schedule progress and help identify risk areas
Work to improve efficiencies through waste elimination and process improvements
Perform data analysis to establish shop metrics and tackle complex problems
Provide Technical support and assistance to manufacturing and maintenance team members, production supervisors and production associates
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineering experience
Manufacturing experiencing
Leadership experience
Continuous Improvement Experience
Ability to work an off shift as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Mechani
3+ years of Industrial Engineering experience
Launch experience
Global workbook/labor reporting experience
Experience utilizing GMS
Production Group Leader experience
Experience managing salaried employees
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