On - Site: This position requires an employee to be on-site on a full-time basis.
The Role
The Industrial Engineering Manager is responsible for supervising plant industrial engineers and other roles supporting the function. The person in this position will work with management to develop hourly and salary staffing plans and lead actions to achieve productivity objectives and control labor costs. The selected individual will interact with production management daily regarding all matters related to staffing requirements as well as support development of direct and indirect labor targets with Accounting and Operational Leadership.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, use of space, equipment, material and personnel.
Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment and operations for better utilization of space.
Team with research and development, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
Work with HSE to ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times.
Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technologies and equipment in order to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies.
Work closely with all relevant departments to ensure support for all current and new product introductions.
Ensure vendors/subcontractors are manufacturing products according to product specifications.
Resolve and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process.
Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing procedures are in place before starting up vendors/subcontractors.
Able to assist in reducing cost through re-engineering product/material.
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Industrial engineering experience
At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing
Leadership experience
Managerial courage
Bachelor's degree
Ability to work OT/off-shift
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
10+ years of experience in manufacturing/operations
Experience as a lead industrial engineer
Experience leading hourly and salary team members
Lean manufacturing experience
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
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