Manufacturing Engneering Manager at Dover Corp in VICKSBURG, Mississippi

Job Description:

Unified Brands is a leader in professional foodservice equipment design, manufacturing and service. With an extensive portfolio of premium branded product lines to include Groen, Randell, Avtec, A la Cart and Power Soak, Unified Brands offers foodservice operators the essential equipment needed to support the varied menus of today's commercial kitchens. With an emphasis on custom fabrication and comprehensive foodservice preparation solutions, Unified Brands is a single source for cooking equipment, Sous Vide/cook-chill production, refrigeration, ventilation, utility distribution, conveyor, continuous motion washing, and meal delivery systems - with the ease of a single integrated business platform for sales, support, service, manufacturing and business operations.

POSITION:  Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Reports to:           Director of Operations                                      Department:        Operations          

Classification:     Exempt                                                                 Division:               MS Ops

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This position is responsible for the Manufacturing Engineering Team. This job is also accountable for identification of manufacturing opportunities, leading improvement teams, training workforce and obtaining measurable results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manage implementation of ECNs that affect the manufacturing process including routings and routers.


• Encourage growth and career development of employees by coaching and helping employees reach their goals.  Develop team members into CI leaders.

• Analyze and assess current operational conditions, oversee the implementation of lean manufacturing projects in order to optimize manufacturing processes and ultimately achieve AOP SQDP results.


• Implement and follow up on all lean improvements and most importantly, sustain the results


• Identify and evaluate equipment requirements to support lean initiatives and manufacturing engineering projects


• Communicate plans, actions and results to the team through a visual management system


• Participate directly and indirectly in all Kaizen events


• Assist product development engineering and advance manufacturing engineering for development of new product manufacturing processes


• Update standard work, work instructions, JSA’s and ergonomic assessments following any process improvement related changes due to CI.   


• Create equipment justifications aimed at process improvement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have excellent project management and proven cross-functional team leading skills.


• Ability to read blue prints at an advanced level.


• Excellent computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• ERP system knowledge at an intermediate level.


• CAD or 3D modeling system operation knowledge at an intermediate level.


• Knowledge of sheet metal uses and formation, sheet metal working, and sheet metal applied technology at an advanced level.


• Ability to think spatially and creatively at an advanced level.


• Must have proven experience in performing time studies and setting routing standards.


• Ability to analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency and safety.


• Experience in defining, justifying and implementing capital improvement projects.


• Extensive knowledge of all Lean tools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related engineering degree.


• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.


• MBA and/or significant operations experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITION:

•  General office environment with several hours daily in the manufacturing plant.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in:Americas : United States : Mississippi : Jackson

Sub Division :UB Vicksburg

Job Requisition ID :35117