Manager - Manufacturing Engineering & Maintenance

Location: Onsite - Brownwood, Texas

Opportunity

Provides leadership and technical guidance for the identification, planning and execution of Engineering programs consistent with sound engineering practices and company policies to facilitate the execution of the maintenance plan and support the overall manufacturing processes in a proactive manner. The incumbent develops and implements the engineering strategy of all Engineering and Maintenance functions that support the overall strategic direction of the business including; Process, Plant, Robotics and Quality Engineering, NPD and Tooling.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the daily efforts of the engineering and maintenance group aimed at identifying, leading, and completing productivity, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, quality, and cost reduction projects in the plant that will provide a competitive advantage and profitability.

• Develop, teach, and champion process engineering and maintenance procedures, tools, and techniques. Participate in engineering reviews of project tasks. Coach to ensure informed decisions are made concerning technical content of projects.

• Remain up-to-date on best practices and recommend new approaches/tools.

• Ensure capable engineering and maintenance resources are in place and provide support for the strategic, physical and tactical implementation at the plant.

• Design and develop new or improved processes to improve safety, ergonomics and effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

• Technical resources in the management of equipment and tooling requirements.

• Support Process Engineers and maintenance in evaluating and assessing the applicability and efficiency of the production methodology, materials, and equipment used in manufacturing.

• Champion continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts to constantly improve the process and lower costs.

• Supervise the obtaining of information for proposed new production, materials or processes, or modifications to existing products, materials or processes.

• Accountable for key input to facilities expansion requirements, both as to type of equipment and timing of construction. Providing planning input and coordination with Kohler corporate engineering, staff engineering or outside engineering firms .