Industrial Engineer

Description

What is in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been honored as a top workplace for 14 consecutive years, reflecting our dedication to developing a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We provide competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and a variety of perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported. Becoming a member of the Gorilla Glue family means joining a team that is passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you will contribute to the creation of high-quality products and beloved brands. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

Summary Description:

At The Gorilla Glue Company, we are dedicated to building strong brands through the efforts of our exceptional team. We stand by a culture of excellence that empowers, engages, and connects our employees. The Industrial Engineer will play a crucial role in enhancing processes and providing essential support to ensure operations are optimized, cost-effective, and safe, while adhering to product specifications and quality standards. This position will collaborate closely with managers, supervisors, team leads, and shop personnel across the office, production, and logistics departments to implement improvements and innovative techniques.

What will your day look like?

• Plan, lead, facilitate, and coach improvement projects from inception to completion. Utilize lean manufacturing tools and best practices to identify root causes and actionable items, with the objective of enhancing efficiency, productivity, reducing downtime, and addressing defect issues.
• Facilitate collaborative efforts by bringing teams together to analyze processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes. Utilize methodologies such as Kaizen Events, GEMBA Walks, and other Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) scenarios to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Leverage our ERP System to develop Work Definitions that link labor and overhead costs to the production process. Additionally, manage production and scheduling attributes to ensure efficient planning and control the flow of materials throughout the assembly process.
• Establish production labor standards through comprehensive time studies and observations, work combination tables, workflow diagrams, process layouts, material handling, and effectively standardizing machine utilization.
• Coordinate with various departments on plant layouts, process design, and equipment procurement. Serve as a liaison to the New Process Integration (NPI) team to ensure seamless integration of new products, processes, and production equipment.
• Evaluate current logistics processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Implement lean methodologies and best practices to streamline operations.
• Collect and analyze data related to logistics performance, such as delivery times, inventory levels, and transportation costs. Use this data to make informed decisions and drive improvements projects in collaboration with the Supply Chain Division.
• Training employees on new processes, tools, and best practices to ensure smooth implementation and adherence.
  
  

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

• BS in Engineering or equivalent training.
• 3 years of plant operations experience.
• Fluent computer skills in Microsoft and AutoCAD. Oracle, RedZone, or similar program experience a plus.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kanban, 5S, visual control, cellular manufacturing, single piece flow along with leading kaizen events.
• Simultaneously handles multiple projects and duties, prioritizing as needed.
• Bring forward new technical insights based upon their original ideas and create new innovative approaches to solve problems.
• Develop skills in partnering with and coaching others.
• Use mastery and data to seek out non-obvious project and technology connections and anticipate technical issues.
• Makes sound and timely decisions when dealing with uncertainty.
• Actively contributes to the development of team goals and works toward the accomplishment of those goals.
• Develop skills to anticipate and communicate issues and drive to decisions with appropriate communication to key stakeholders
• Find and review all project documentation to provide recommendation for next steps.
• Demonstrates knowledge of concepts, facts, and principles of subject matter and continues to develop expertise.
• Uses collaborative problem-solving skills to generate solutions.
• Coach and train junior members of the organization
  
  

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and must have the ability to focus.

Company Values:

Adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly & appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth, and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
  
  

Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!