What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Engineer position at Copeland?
About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Position Description
If you are a manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland Compressors has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Lebanon, MO you will work as part of the Continuous Improvement team to accomplish the manufacturing goals of safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. You will supervise key manufacturing objectives and develop and execute projects that align with company’s performance goals.
As An Lean Manufacturing Engineer You Will
Our plant in Lebanon, MO is Copeland’s flagship operation for scroll compressor assembly and a machining powerhouse for main bearing housings and scroll elements, with over 74 million scroll compressors produced in the past 27 years.
Why Work in the Lebanon, MO Area
Our facility in Lebanon, MO is located on Interstate 44 and Historic Route 66 in the scenic Ozarks of South-Central Missouri. We enjoy a small-town community with a Lebanon population of 14,628 and Laclede County population of 36,069. Our area is known for Bennett Spring State Park, lakes, rivers, hunting, and fishing. Lebanon is home to several boat manufacturers and two stock-car racing tracks. Lebanon is also centrally located, just 1 hour from the city of Springfield and 2.5 hours from St. Louis. Why not work and play where you can make your vacation home your “home”? We are only 35 minutes from the world-famous Lake of the Ozarks. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we have Bennett Spring, MO, which is an unincorporated community and home of the Bennett Spring State Park, which has the third or fourth largest natural spring in the state with an average daily flow of about 100-million gallons. Bennett Spring is home of Missouri’s largest trout park, featuring fishing, camping, hiking, dining, and lodging. We also have the Niangua River, which is host to numerous campgrounds, canoes, rafts, and kayaks, and is a premier water attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Position Description
If you are a manufacturing professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland Compressors has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Lebanon, MO you will work as part of the Continuous Improvement team to accomplish the manufacturing goals of safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. You will supervise key manufacturing objectives and develop and execute projects that align with company’s performance goals.
As An Lean Manufacturing Engineer You Will
- Assists Copeland Business System Site Leader in developing Lean strategy for plant-wide implementation.
- Has knowledge of and experience with Lean Principles and methodologies: Waste Elimination, Value Stream Mapping, 5S 1, Kanban Pull System, and Quick Changeover.
- Is a problem solver and proficient in Structured Problem-Solving methods: PDCA, Six Sigma, 8D.
- Analyzes and builds Standardized Work and Work Instructions to optimize process efficiencies in production, material flow, and equipment layouts.
- Develop and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives (to improve efficiency, Manufacturing Cycle Time (MCT), Machine Changeover, and Inventory Control) and be able to train associates.
- Plans, charters, implements, and sustains key facility, operations, and warehouse projects (e.g., recycling management, line rate improvement, and storage capacity utilization)
- Other duties as assigned.
- 4 years: Formal Education Equivalent on the Job Experience counts!
- 1-3 years of industrial/quality/continuous improvement/manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment along with knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent communication (listening, meeting facilitation, project report-outs, etc.).
- Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Structured Problem Solving / Lean Six-Sigma.
- Project Management Experience
- Proficient with a host of software packages including Minitab, Visio, AutoCAD, and Microsoft 365.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- 5 years of relevant experience in a high-volume, discreet manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Relevant Field
- Industrial Engineering Experience such as Routers, Costing and Time Studies
- Good organizational, project management, and presentation skills
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, or Other Manufacturing Related Certifications
- Capital equipment procurement experience, including specification, purchase, qualification, and installation crouch, use a ladder and talk/hear.
- Experience in setting up new processes or production lines is a plus.
- Our teams work together to ensure their chosen work schedules are supporting our customers. These jobs typically work a 5-day work week. Some overtime hours and travel will be needed.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk (min 5000 steps per shift), reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, sit at a computer, travel (plane and automobile).
Our plant in Lebanon, MO is Copeland’s flagship operation for scroll compressor assembly and a machining powerhouse for main bearing housings and scroll elements, with over 74 million scroll compressors produced in the past 27 years.
Why Work in the Lebanon, MO Area
Our facility in Lebanon, MO is located on Interstate 44 and Historic Route 66 in the scenic Ozarks of South-Central Missouri. We enjoy a small-town community with a Lebanon population of 14,628 and Laclede County population of 36,069. Our area is known for Bennett Spring State Park, lakes, rivers, hunting, and fishing. Lebanon is home to several boat manufacturers and two stock-car racing tracks. Lebanon is also centrally located, just 1 hour from the city of Springfield and 2.5 hours from St. Louis. Why not work and play where you can make your vacation home your “home”? We are only 35 minutes from the world-famous Lake of the Ozarks. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we have Bennett Spring, MO, which is an unincorporated community and home of the Bennett Spring State Park, which has the third or fourth largest natural spring in the state with an average daily flow of about 100-million gallons. Bennett Spring is home of Missouri’s largest trout park, featuring fishing, camping, hiking, dining, and lodging. We also have the Niangua River, which is host to numerous campgrounds, canoes, rafts, and kayaks, and is a premier water attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.
Our Commitment to Our People
Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.
Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.
Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live.
Work Authorization
Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: copeland.careers@copeland.com
