WernerCo is hiring: Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (ONSITE) in Crystal Lake

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering (ONSITE)

ID 2024-1899 Category Engineering Position Type Regular Full-Time

About Us

WHY PRODRIVEN BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process-from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization-creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, our brands are most preferred.

Overview

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving innovation in manufacturing?

We are seeking a talented Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to join our team. You will provide leadership and transformation for the operational engineering strategy to include site-specific safety, environmental, engineering, maintenance, capital projects, standards compliance, recruitment and training, equipment and controls optimization. You will partner with plant resources and sourced suppliers on projects and initiatives to achieve 'best in class' manufacturing cost performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of our manufacturing operations and make a significant impact on our success.

Responsibilities

New Product /Process Development
* Recruit, organize and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
* Provide leadership to Safety and Environmental compliance requirements and performance management within the facility.
* Optimize the performance of existing manufacturing processes and provide support to Advanced Mfg. Technology as needed for the development of new manufacturing processes, material and equipment capabilities.
* Implement plant-specific process technologies in support of NPD initiatives and to improve existing operational manufacturing performance.
* Stay up to date and transfer knowledge into engineering organization abroad as required.

Manufacturing Engineering
* Responsible for driving improvements in productivity and product flow throughout the manufacturing process & material supply chain (metal forming, welding, powder paint and assembly). Provide leadership to cost reduction process and project teams.
* Ensure process uniformity & accountability (rates, methods, work practices) and implement use of existing & new manufacturing procedures.
* Provide technical leadership for plant-specific initiatives (as required) implementing Lean/Demand Flow strategies.
* Responsible for driving site manufacturing capacity planning activities.
* Coordinate efforts with manufacturing operations, advanced manufacturing technology, planning, and purchasing to analyze in-house and supplier capabilities to identify capacity shortfalls and recommend & implement action plans to meet business objectives.

Capital Investment Management
* Responsible for budget creation and management of operations capital spending.
* Work with Finance and all operations teams to identify annual Capital expenditure requirements.

Engineering Infrastructure
* Improve overall proficiency and performance of the manufacturing engineering department

Other
* Responsible for driving an environment where individuals are treated with respect and dignity across all locations
* Ensure product / process compliance to local and regulatory standards

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Qualifications

Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Minimum of 3-5 years of managerial experience
* 10+ years of designing and implementing manufacturing and industrial engineering applications solutions in a manufacturing environment with a good understanding of requirements to do each job (production, scheduling, inventory management, product design & testing, manufacturing processes).
* 5+ years of managing projects or programs with major focus on cross-functional approach. Change Management experience.
* Equipment & Facility Maintenance management is a plus
* Experience managing plant Safety and Environmental programs
* Experience working in a Global environment is a plus

Key Competencies:
* Demonstrated ability to work well with all levels of the organization in a matrix environment to drive change.
* Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to instill those skills in others.
* Broad business and technical aptitude Strong oral and written communication skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills (6-sigma formal training preferred)
* Bilingual (Spanish & English) is a plus
* Project Management (Microsoft Project) preferred
* Strong (written & spoken) Communications Skills at all levels
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills (6-sigma formal training, Black Belt preferred)
* People Management Skills (direct and Indirect) across all levels and departments

EEO Statement

WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.