Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Decore-ative Specialties
Monroe, NC
About the Job
Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineering Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of the maintenance, tooling, IT, and engineering departments, facilitating efficient manufacturing operations across the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility:
· Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department
· Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Collaborates with other manufacturers managers and leadership to set and assess priorities across the teams.
· Assesses cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; makes and implements recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
· Supervises tooling operations, ensuring all work is performed accurately and according to quality and safety standards.
· Provides guidance and oversight in development and execution of plant renovations and expansions, coordinates outside contractors and vendors.
· Assists the Maintenance Supervisors and/or other appropriate leadership with programs, activities, and responsibilities of the maintenance department.
· Ensures compliance with health and safety laws, regulations, and guidelines, including EPA and OSHA requirements.
· Prepares and implements the departmental budgets.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Thorough understanding of plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
· Experience with facility equipment.
o Alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, dust systems, electrical systems, water and gas.
· Intermediate / Advanced skills in AutoCAD
o Can create 2D layouts, designs etc.
o Can read blueprints and create as needed.
o Can oversee team members using CAD and serve as a plant SME.
Lean Manufacturing training and minimum of 5 experiences.
· Kaizen methodology
· Familiar with basic problems solving LEAN tools.
· Familiar with 3S / 5S
· Problem solving tools
o 5Whys
o Fish bone
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory skills and leadership skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare budgets and records.
Education and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering field, required.
· At least 8-10years of experience