What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Router position at TREW LLC?
Manufacturing Router
West Chester, OH
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Manufacturing Router to join our team. The Manufacturing Router’s primary responsibility is to create and maintain production routings (labor / machine time estimates), develop estimating tools, and verify existing routing standards. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing new technologies, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain routings (labor / machine time estimates) for manufactured goods and assemblies, determine labor estimates, and develop cost analysis.
- Develop labor estimating tools such as calculators, spreadsheets, and software for accurate and repeatable estimating / costing.
- Conduct time studies, video observations, and task analysis to verify existing or new labor standards, and to understand value added activity vs waste.
- Conduct line balancing activities to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
- Determine the most efficient steps, resources, and machinery required to manufacture finished good components and assemblies.
- Determine the required materials and resources (machinery, labor, etc.) for each stage of the production process.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure manufacturability of new products and provide input during the product development phase.
- Create and/or maintain new or existing work instructions as needed to supplement the routings.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for daily production issues; act as liaison between product engineering and manufacturing production team.
- Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify kaizen opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs for management decisions relating to capital projects and capacity planning.
- Evaluate, justify, and integrate new technologies, automation, and equipment to improve manufacturing capabilities and capacity.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge shop efficiency and performance of various work centers.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continually enhance the manufacturing routing process.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field preferred, or related manufacturing experience.
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and bill of materials.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing fundamentals, materials, and processes.
- Proficiency with general computer skills, Microsoft Office, Drawing Viewers, and ERP systems.
- Hand tool experience or manual labor experience is a bonus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Work Environment
The work environment may include exposure to manufacturing machinery and potentially noisy conditions. The temperature inside a warehouse can vary. Some warehouses are climate-controlled, while others may not be.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TREW’s story:
Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 500 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.
Business gets done working together. Successful business happens when trusted partners work together, to win together. At TREW we know that our customers buy solutions and technology built by people. With over 500 team members, we work fearlessly every day to do the right thing, even when no one is watching. From seasoned professionals to undergraduate co-ops, our team members enjoy seeing the impact of their contributions every day.
Trew and its companies are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
