What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING MANAGER position at FEDERAL INDUSTRIES?
Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles, to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology and much more, we are focused on making whats next possible.
In todays busy world, we crave convenience. Thats why Federal Industries is dedicated to making life more efficient. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, fresh food. Our custom displays and merchandisers help make that possible. They are designed to solve the toughest challenges faced by gourmet food purveyors, convenience stores and schools.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead occupational safety, process engineering, and facility maintenance functions to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations throughout the Company. Will work in partnership with cross-functional teams to continuously improve Operational, Safety, and Environmental metrics.
What You'll Do
- Optimize manufacturing operations to achieve Federals safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- Provide leadership, direction and training for the companys safety program and culture
- Provide oversight and guidance of plant maintenance, including facility maintenance and renovations, equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and capacity expansion
- Develop and implement capital expenditure projects for equipment and facility updates
- Assess cost effectiveness and feasibility of manufacturing processes; implement recommendations to reduce costs and improve efficiency
- Provide coaching on the implementation of lean manufacturing tools such as 6s, standard work, TPM, process flow, Kanban systems, visual management, value stream mapping, and material flow
- Analyze and implement improvements to specific manufacturing operations such as welding, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes
- Organize, lead, and implement kaizen events that impact Federals bottom-line
- Oversee the training and implementation of root cause countermeasure (RCCM) process for supervisors and management team
- Provide leadership, coaching, and timely performance reviews, holding direct reports accountable to agreed-upon goals
What You'll Bring
What We Value