Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc.
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Lucas-Milhaupt, Inc., Cudahy, Wisconsin, United States, 53110
Lucas Milhaupt, Inc. ("Lucas" and/or "the Company") is the most diversified, vertically integrated brazing alloy producer in the United States. We melt, process and fabricate alloys, which allows us to offer our customers high quality product with shorter lead times and reduced risk to supply disruptions. With manufacturing facilities in North America, China and France, Lucas Milhaupt is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, continuous improvement, urgency and analytical thinking.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering ManagerLocation: Cudahy, Wisconsin (Milwaukee)Reports to: VP OperationsFLSA/Compensation: Full Time/Salaried/Weekly
Role Summary:Lucas is focused on maximizing the efficiency, effectiveness, cost, quality and speed of its manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager (MEM) will lead a team to develop and implement manufacturing technologies, process and equipment strategies that achieve this goal. This key resource will provide leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering group, foster a high level of innovation to fully leverage existing expertise and capital equipment and to develop new, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies across multiple facilities. The MEM will actively utilize continuous improvement philosophies and techniques (e.g. lean enterprise, six sigma). The position requires a person who is self-motivated, not afraid to roll up their sleeves, natural at troubleshooting collaboratively and capable of prioritizing work and multitasking.
Responsibilities:Support Company Culture: Promote Safety as the number one priority of all employees.Ensure business is conducted with integrity, honesty and ethical resolve.Foster a climate of respect, trust, teamwork and collaboration.Oversee Manufacturing Engineering: Understand "bottom line" concerns that impact Manufacturing goals.Deliver Targeted Business Results: Aggressively manage teams to meet or exceed business goals.Drive use of SBS tools to increase productivity and reduce waste.Promote Leadership Development: Align company goals with the individual goals of those on the team.Communicate Powerfully: Share company goals/performance to inspire employee action.
Key Goals:Ensure Safety program drives goal of zero injuries.Develop and implement Manufacturing Engineering business plan focused on continuous improvement, productivity, maximizing CAPEX, TPM, and innovation.Identify resource needs and execute staffing plan.Develop into strategic business partner for VP Operations.
Skills & Qualifications:Track record of delivering results in Manufacturing Engineering capacity.Success utilizing strategic planning tools including metrics and countermeasures.Demonstrated application of lean principles to achieve operations excellence.Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred.8 to 12 years progressive and related business experience (Manufacturing Engineering preferred).
Physical/Mental Demands:Ability to attend GEMBA and travel throughout production environment to oversee program implementation.Work requires problem solving skills and ability to analyze data and make rational decisions.
This job description is not intended to provide an overview of key responsibilities and requirements. Additional duties may be needed and/or assigned to ensure the needs of our internal and external customers are met.
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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering ManagerLocation: Cudahy, Wisconsin (Milwaukee)Reports to: VP OperationsFLSA/Compensation: Full Time/Salaried/Weekly
Role Summary:Lucas is focused on maximizing the efficiency, effectiveness, cost, quality and speed of its manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager (MEM) will lead a team to develop and implement manufacturing technologies, process and equipment strategies that achieve this goal. This key resource will provide leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering group, foster a high level of innovation to fully leverage existing expertise and capital equipment and to develop new, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies across multiple facilities. The MEM will actively utilize continuous improvement philosophies and techniques (e.g. lean enterprise, six sigma). The position requires a person who is self-motivated, not afraid to roll up their sleeves, natural at troubleshooting collaboratively and capable of prioritizing work and multitasking.
Responsibilities:Support Company Culture: Promote Safety as the number one priority of all employees.Ensure business is conducted with integrity, honesty and ethical resolve.Foster a climate of respect, trust, teamwork and collaboration.Oversee Manufacturing Engineering: Understand "bottom line" concerns that impact Manufacturing goals.Deliver Targeted Business Results: Aggressively manage teams to meet or exceed business goals.Drive use of SBS tools to increase productivity and reduce waste.Promote Leadership Development: Align company goals with the individual goals of those on the team.Communicate Powerfully: Share company goals/performance to inspire employee action.
Key Goals:Ensure Safety program drives goal of zero injuries.Develop and implement Manufacturing Engineering business plan focused on continuous improvement, productivity, maximizing CAPEX, TPM, and innovation.Identify resource needs and execute staffing plan.Develop into strategic business partner for VP Operations.
Skills & Qualifications:Track record of delivering results in Manufacturing Engineering capacity.Success utilizing strategic planning tools including metrics and countermeasures.Demonstrated application of lean principles to achieve operations excellence.Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Education/Experience:Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline preferred.8 to 12 years progressive and related business experience (Manufacturing Engineering preferred).
Physical/Mental Demands:Ability to attend GEMBA and travel throughout production environment to oversee program implementation.Work requires problem solving skills and ability to analyze data and make rational decisions.
This job description is not intended to provide an overview of key responsibilities and requirements. Additional duties may be needed and/or assigned to ensure the needs of our internal and external customers are met.
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