Champion the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) principles throughout the manufacturing plant to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives by conducting time studies and process observations to identify productivity, efficiency, and waste reduction opportunities.
Analyze manual and automated assembly processes to optimize labor utilization, equipment performance, workflow design, and manufacturing throughput.
Develop standardized work procedures, production balancing strategies, and takt-time-based manufacturing processes to support operational excellence objectives.
Design, implement, and continuously improve production and conveyance systems to reduce lead time, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
Create visual management systems and production controls that enable rapid identification of process abnormalities, bottlenecks, and performance gaps.
Utilize TPS tools, including creating Material and Information Flow Diagrams (MIFDs), implementing kaizen, applying problem-solving methodologies, and conducting root cause analysis to drive sustainable process improvements.
Partner with Production, Logistics, Process Engineering, and Logistics Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects that support plant objectives.
Analyze manufacturing data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process effectiveness and recommend corrective actions.
Support new product introductions, equipment installations, and process changes by evaluating impacts on workflow, labor requirements, material flow, and production capacity.
Facilitate employee training and coaching on TPS principles and continuous improvement practices to foster a culture of manufacturing excellence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor''s degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
0-5 years in Industrial Engineering and or similar Engineering role.
Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office products (primarily Excel and Power Point).
Benefits Summary:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans
401K with 4% Company Match
Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Bonus Program
FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
Company provided Life, Disability, ADD, and Business Travel Insurance
Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
Various Optional Insurance Programs such as Legal, Identity Theft, Critical Illness, etc.
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Ongoing Training
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
Volunteer opportunities
Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $72,000 - $92,000
Numbers & Facts
Location
Maryville, TN
Salary
$72,000–$92,000 Per Year
Skills
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Cafeteriaunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Coachingunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Fitnessunmatched
Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
Insuranceunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Logistics Processesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Developmentunmatched
Process Developmentunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Production Controlunmatched
Production Systemsunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Standards Developmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Toyota Production System (TPS)unmatched
Workflow Analysisunmatched
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