Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager VPI Corporation Green Bay, WI Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Project reporting Cost management Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering CAD software Manufacturing management Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Operations management Procedural guides Project planning Engineering Equipment installation Regulatory compliance Mechanical Engineering Engineering process optimization Cost control Financial analysis Compliance management implementation Databases Manufacturing standard operating procedures Team development Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Budget planning Project monitoring Industrial Engineering Performance Improvement (PI) Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing maintenance Root cause analysis Senior level Project leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives Team motivation (leadership skill) Implementing lean manufacturing processes Process engineering Project scheduling Overseeing training

Full Job Description Company Overview:

VPI, based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has been a catalyst of innovation and a leader in the flooring industry since its formation nearly 80 years ago. VPI invented static control tile and set the standards by which all other static control tiles are judged. Today, VPI has a full line of flooring products including industrial and static control tile, wall base, transition moldings, stair treads and accessories. Going forward, VPI continues to seek opportunities to diversify its product line, discover new uses for its wealth of technical expertise, display its ability to manufacture products with unequaled quality, consistency, and reliability, and recognize and support the efforts of its employees. VPI understands its strengths and is focused on them to secure a bright future for its customers, its employees, and for itself.

What we need:

VPI is looking for a hands-on Manager who will be responsible for driving measurable change in the productivity of its operations by identifying areas for improvement and recommending processes, people and equipment to achieve these improvements. Responsibilities will include analyzing and improving existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks and waste as well as the development and implementation of SOPs for new and existing processes and for preventative and predictive maintenance. This position regularly interacts with multi-disciplinary engineering functions in the areas of operating budgets, measurement and control of project performance against goals regarding capacity, efficiency, quality and safety for capital and maintenance projects. Provides guidance for compliance with all applicable regulations of the Regulatory Government Agencies. Acts as resource for designing and installation of new/enhanced systems. What you'll do: Provide engineered solutions and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing on legacy equipment Lead, coach, and develop our Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, with potential to expand team responsibilities as the organization grows. Partner with the Director of Continuous Improvement & Planning to help lead initiatives that improve yield, reduce scrap, and drive cost savings Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, and product development teams to drive improvements in overall plant performance. Assess the overall value of manufacturing capital improvements and maintenance projects. Develop projects plans to include budgets and schedules to meet contractual/project requirements. Prioritizes multiple schedules and project deliverables through consensus building and cooperation. Engages with the Corporate Engineering group, utilizing Central Engineering resources when applicable. Create, document, and implement clear and effective SOPs for all critical processes. Train operators and supervisors to ensure adherence and consistency. Regularly review and update SOPs to reflect process changes and improvements. Continuously analyze costs and develop cost reduction plans for capital improvements and maintenance projects; provide support to facility managers in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives as needed. Performs a variety of financial analyses associated with cost reduction efforts and total production costs. Identifies resources required for assigned projects and prepares justification for senior management approval. Monitors and reports performance of the manufacturing project (capital improvement or maintenance) to ensure that all contractual, costs and schedule objectives are met. Performs other duties as required.

What you have:

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of ten years' experience in a related area; preferred to have three or more years management experience. AutoCAD experience preferred What you're good at: Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, waste reduction and continuous improvement Ability to use sound creative thinking to solve complex manufacturing problems. Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills utilized to effectively interact with management, internal, and external customers. Includes ability to create SOPs used in a manufacturing environment, understand technical proposals and reports and make technical presentations to small groups. Proficient using a PC and other department specific databases and/or systems and all assigned machinery and related equipment. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and exercise good judgment to resolve problems in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures. Excellent human resource management skills to effectively lead and direct a diverse work group and achieve results through team efforts. Ability and desire to motivate, persuade, and direct the activities of others.

What else:

Occasional travel as required, approximately 3-4 trips per year.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person