Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead problem solving activities related to major downtime, quality or safety issues by analyzing BOMs, interpreting drawings, engineering specifications and can consult ERP basic transactions to support production in engineering related problems and for continuous improvements and KPIs
Lead process implementation activities for NPD projects and supports schedules and timelines considering layout strategy, lean manufacturing principles and six sigma guidelines for successful implementation
Review Quality System Tools and procedures including SPC, PFMEA, and assigns activities to improve Operational KPIs and/or solve quality related problems. Audits work instructions and Chamberlain Manufacturing System documentation
Approve of Designs, Quotes, Purchases of fixtures, tools, workstation improvements, equipment, and processes, etc. to Support NPD, Productivity, new processes and continuous improvement, CQPs and PPAPs
Identify opportunity areas and advises the application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and principles to different areas or plantwide projects to improve manufacturing, material flow and process overall performance
Define standards and manages information regarding Industrial engineering process information like Time Study, Standard Work, Capacity, Line Balancing; create, update and audit process layout when changes are being implemented
Assist in the development and help own capital plan; Prepares annual department budget
Manages and executes the automation roadmap
Develop productivity pipeline and ensure annual productivity targets are achieved
Collaborate closely with Product Engineering to proactively troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement effective, timely solutions that support production continuity and continuous improvement
Enable and schedule brainstorming sessions for ideas and follow-up on implementation of productivity projects related to labor, overhead and material through engineering tools, process automation opportunities, relay outs, capacity increases, engineering changes, etc.
Audit and train engineers to support and elaborate Operational Safety Risks, Job Safety Analysis (ASTs) and Safety Practices for the manufacturing processes and resolves major risk points to reduce operational risk; Reviews Ergonomic guidelines and validates layout and workstations to comply with ergonomic standards
Lead and follow up on projects and review proper management regarding schedule, constraints and resources to meet target implementation dates for assigned projects; collaborate with a cross-functional leadership team
Manage training and skill-related development plans for manufacturing engineering and maintenance team to achieve KPIs and develop individual and team performance
Manage, coach and mentor team on application of engineering and maintenance methods and processes
Budgets and Calculates manufacturing engineering and maintenance staffing to meet to KPI's, annual goals, new products schedules, productivity goals and support other projects in the area roadmap
Collaborate with facilities engineering utility systems, equipment, heating, air conditioning, ventilating, refrigeration systems, fire protection and security systems to make sure they are properly designed, operated and maintained
Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
Protect Chamberlain Group’s and Multi-Fab’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Supervision Exercised
Motivate and lead a high performance team by attracting, developing, engaging and retaining team members
Drive the performance management and compensation processes by communicating job expectations, monitoring and evaluating performance, providing feedback and facilitating employee development per the company’s policies
Maintain transparent communication by appropriately communicating organization information to team through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, IM and regular interpersonal communications
Lead and motivate individuals and teams to create a workplace culture that is consistent with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechatronic or Mechanic Engineering
Green Belt
Lean Manufacturing Certification
12+ years of experience
Prior supervisory experience
Data collection and analysis skills
Project management skills
Working Knowledge and Application of Lean Manufacturing, DFM, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Total Cost of Ownership
Ability to work in an environment that embraces cross-functional collaborative team driven results
Ability to effectively communicate in group settings to provide a simple concise message
Demonstrated proficient interpersonal, listening and negotiation skills
Quickly learn and have the ability to teach complicated concepts to others and engage all levels of the organization
Advanced English proficiency
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence
Recruiting@Chamberlain.com
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NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.