About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION The Total Industrial Engineer supports the plant's leadership in achieving financial and operational targets. Leads cross-functional team to implement continuous improvement activities following TPS principles. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish and expand TPS activity to visualize production progress and improve GENBA management throughout kaizen. • Develop and implement KAIZEN plans to eliminate waste based on JIT techniques to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. • Introduce JIT tools and TPS principles from the design phase of product and processes to realize quick target achievement and future kaizen potential. • Challenge and identify areas to kaizen the job’s processes and systems. • Develop kaizen leaders in the plant to increase TPS knowledge throughout the organization. • Promote and initiate TPS learning through one-on-one coaching and teaching. • Work with project partners to move projects through the project's life cycle while verifying and validating impact and results. • Create and revisit Standardized Work documents to meet production areas' KPIs. • Design manufacturing processes by visualizing the material and information flow of products. • Manage multiple different projects deadlines and deliverables. • Facilitate Continuous Improvement training on different TPS concepts. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive implementation of kaizen. • Identify areas of need to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and reduce lead time. • Develop and design tools, jigs, flow racks, and other improvement items to resolve manufacturing problems and improve PR (Production Ratio) • Partner with production leaders and operators to generate and implement kaizen ideas. • Lead through influence to implement own cost reduction initiatives. • Develop and prepare presentations to all levels of management including executive monthly Excellent Factory meeting • Write and present A3 reports summarizing completed projects. • Periodic training and benchmarking trips to affiliated companies. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field • High motivation and energy towards continuous improvement. • Must be flexible to change projects and have the ability to multi-task as priorities change. • Be flexible with working hours, as needed, to support project coverage and base month’s activities, including weekends periodically. 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: $70,000 - $87,000