Process Engineering Manager

Overview

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual to take on the role of Process Engineering Manager here at our AprilAire Manufacturing Facility in Madison!

The Process Engineering Manager will manage a team of people engaged in process engineering, managing the plant’s incentive pay system, driving process improvement, capital project management, and new product introduction.

Please note : Since our Madison Plant operates 24 hours/day, 5-7 days/week, work hours may be needed outside regular business hours to ensure organizational continuity and alignment.

Responsibilities

- Lead, develop, and build a high-performing Process Engineering team that is capable of managing growth, innovation, and transformation.

- Define, initiate, establish, and direct work for the achievement of department goals and priorities.

- Design and support product/process improvement projects and timelines using appropriate statistical and project management techniques. Assist with preparing cost estimates and payback information for new or updated equipment, products, and processes.

- Contribute to the bottom line by implementing substantial cost improvement and productivity projects.

- Responsible for managing the execution of the incentive labor system.

- Monitor the organization’s use of labor and labor efficiency to identify areas for improvement.

- Improve labor productivity and cost effectiveness.

- Maintain a continuous audit of time studies to ensure conformity and consistency of application.

- Manage the conducting of time studies in all direct labor areas of manufacturing facilities using stopwatch or MODAPTS methods.

- Establish, review and set goals for labor rates.

- Audit and film manufacturing methods to check labor cost factors.

- Establish and follow a communication plan to clearly communicate rate studies and changes and in accordance with the Union contract

- Work with cross-functional teams to implement new or improved products on time, within budget and with no post-launch quality issues.

- Oversee the completion of work instructions to include setup procedures, tool lists, operation sequences, machine speeds, time standards, process routings, safety and PPE related instructions, and other pertinent data.

- Collect, organize, and evaluate data from a variety of sources, make conclusions and recommendations and provide regular progress reports on projects.

- Minimize and control manufacturing labor and material variances by identifying problem areas and making improvements.

- Work closely with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Managers, etc. to assist in developing new methods and procedures, improved work center or departmental layouts, tool designs, etc. where existing reference standards are not applicable.

- Develop and administer the information into the MRP system as it relates to Process Engineering:

Define operations, select machine types, tooling and all other data pertinent to proper shop routing.

- Define bill of materials, routings for production.

- Review work performance information on manufacturing operations through queries.

- Responsible for lean manufacturing progress within manufacturing facilities. Manage, lead and assist with performing:

Kaizen Events

- Kanban

- Production Layouts

- 5S

- Setup Reduction

Qualifications

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering, or other closely related discipline, plus 5-7 years of Engineering experience.

- Previous experience leading, managing or mentoring teams is preferred.

- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and resources.

- Incentive Systems Design and Management. -Knowledge of manufacturing incentive system design, function and management.

- Lean Manufacturing Principles and Techniques. -Knowledge and training of process improvement discipline.

- Applicable computer software programs and their use (MS suite, ERP, AutoCAD, etc).

- Manufacturing Operations - Methodology for viewing an end-to-end manufacturing process with a view to optimizing efficiency.

Key Qualities & Skills

- High degree of project and data management skills.

- Systems evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

- Complex problem solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

- Judgment and decision making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

- Time management and prioritization – ability to effectively prioritize and plan work activities for timely delivery of high-quality work, as an individual and for a team.

- Ability to effectively present information and engage in problem solving with large groups and respond to questions from managers, customers, vendors, or other employees within the organization.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and listening skills. Professional demeanor, remain calm under pressure, and be able to adapt to changing situations and people.

- Support collaborative environment and motivate teams to achieve their goals.

- Coach and develop employees, set, and achieve goals, and productively manage projects, people, and teams.