Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Vertiv is hiring a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering in Pelzer, SC who will be responsible for how products will be manufactured to ensure maximum efficiencies and effectiveness and look for ways to improve existing manufacturing processes to increase the speed, cost-effectiveness, and quality of output.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design processes that will efficiently and effectively manufacture the company's products.
• Research varied manufacturing methods and materials and determine their cost-effectiveness.
• Design, build, and set up new manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Analyze and optimize all aspects of existing manufacturing processes.
• Communicate with engineering departments regarding the manufacturing process.
• Responsible driving improvements in factory lead time reduction, footprint utilization/optimization, and productivity/efficiency improvements.
• Lead and coach leaders to integrate operations and functions end to end and drive improvement to reduce lead time, improve customer service levels, and lower total operating cost and increase cash flow.
• Participate in all cross-plant manufacturing processes for capabilities and to establish and instigate best practices, including manufacturing related documentation such as work instructions, drawings, and BOMs.
• Create standardized work for leaders throughout operations to drive daily cadence of problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the systematic and thorough documentation of all continuous improvement operations projects, including policy and procedural guidelines.
• Standardize plant performance measures for a consistent review of manufacturing operations.
• Research and lead new manufacturing practices across plants to maintain a competitive manufacturing environment.
• Interface with multiple stakeholders to ensure quality, production and inventory controls are sufficient and aligned.
• Drive changes to procedures, policies, processes, and equipment to improve the manufacturing functions.
• Establish budgets and provide control for capital and expense spending.
• Other job duties as instructed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• 5-7 years Mfg. Operations experience

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of formalized Advanced and Lean Manufacturing applications.
• Excellent communication and people relations and motivation skills.
• Ability to develop solid working relationships between corporate and division executives and department heads.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability to coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication and networking skills; strong project management and leadership skills; analytical skills; PC skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team efforts.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Prefer BS/BA Industrial Management, Engineering or related 
• 5-years manufacturing engineering and lean implementation experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• No Special Physical Requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• No Specific Environmental Demands

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED 

• 10%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.  With more than 30,000 people worldwide and more than $7 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv 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, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.