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Value Stream Manager – Fabrication (Lean Manufacturing)

Value Stream Manager – Fabrication

📍 Location: Eagle, Wisconsin (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

🚀 Overview

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Value Stream Manager – Fabrication to lead end-to-end operations within a key production value stream.

This role is responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, while embedding lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement across fabrication operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

  • Lead daily operations within the value stream to achieve performance targets across:

    • Safety

    • Quality

    • Delivery

    • Cost

  • Drive execution of daily, monthly, and annual production goals

  • Ensure a culture of accountability and operational excellence

Lean & Continuous Improvement

  • Implement lean methodologies including:

    • Flow optimization

    • Pull systems (Kanban)

    • Standardized work

  • Apply structured problem-solving methods (PDCA, root cause analysis)

  • Build a culture focused on “stop to fix” quality mindset

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team

  • Manage performance, succession planning, and talent development

  • Foster a positive, engaged, and collaborative team environment

Process Optimization

  • Improve production flow and reduce:

    • Lead times

    • Inventory levels

    • Operating costs

  • Develop and execute short and long-term improvement plans

  • Ensure cross-training and workforce flexibility

Visual Management & Metrics

  • Implement visual management systems to surface issues quickly

  • Drive KPI performance across:

    • People

    • Safety

    • Quality

    • Delivery

    • Cost

  • Ensure consistent execution through leader standard work

New Product Introduction (NPI)

  • Lead operational readiness and execution for new product launches

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with:

    • Engineering

    • Supply Chain

    • Quality

    • Operations leadership

  • Share best practices and drive alignment across the facility

✅ Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Engineering

    • Business

    • Supply Chain

    • Or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years of experience in:

    • Operations leadership or lean manufacturing environments

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in sheet metal fabrication, including:

    • Cutting

    • Punching

    • Forming

    • Welding

    • Painting

  • Hands-on experience with:

    • Lean principles and implementation

    • Flow, Kanban, and PFEP (Plan for Every Part)

  • ERP system experience (e.g., SAP)

  • Lean / Operations / Supply Chain certifications

🧠 Key Skills

  • Strong leadership and team development capability

  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

  • Problem-solving expertise (5 Why, Fishbone, RCA)

  • Ability to drive cultural change and employee engagement

  • Strong analytical and performance management skills

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Proven manufacturing leader with a cost, quality, and efficiency mindset

  • Strong people leader who can motivate and engage shop floor teams

  • Hands-on experience in metal fabrication environments (laser, turret, press brake, welding, robotics)

  • Comfortable operating in high-mix, low-volume production environments

  • Experience driving operational transformation and scaling production capabilities

💡 What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary and full benefits package

  • Modern manufacturing environment with strong investment in growth

  • Opportunity to lead a critical value stream with high visibility

  • Strong culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement

Category Manager – Direct Materials | Strategic Sourcing, SAP, Manufacturing | Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Category Manager – Direct Materials

📍 Location: Denver, Colorado (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available

Role Overview

We are seeking a Category Manager – Direct Materials to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing environment.

This role is responsible for optimising cost, quality, and supply continuity, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation through strong cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Product, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

  • Develop and execute data-driven category strategies for direct/raw materials

  • Build and maintain should-cost models to support negotiations and pricing decisions

  • Deliver year-over-year cost savings through:

    • Strategic negotiations

    • Competitive sourcing events

    • Supplier rationalisation

    • Value engineering initiatives

  • Track and report performance using KPIs, scorecards, and executive updates

Supplier & Contract Management

  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure:

    • Quality performance

    • Cost competitiveness

    • Supply reliability

  • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and alignment

  • Own contract lifecycle management, including compliance and renewals

  • Manage $20M+ spend categories

Project & Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional teams across:

    • R&D

    • Product Management

    • Operations

    • Finance

    • Quality

  • Support:

    • New supplier qualification

    • New product introductions (NPI)

    • Material evaluation and innovation initiatives

  • Act as the primary commercial interface across multiple facilities

Risk Management & Supply Continuity

  • Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks

  • Develop and implement contingency plans

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for supply disruptions

  • Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials

Process Improvement

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

  • Streamline sourcing and supply chain operations

  • Drive adoption of best practices across the organisation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain or sourcing, including:

    • At least 3 years sourcing within a large/complex organisation

  • Proven experience sourcing direct/raw materials in manufacturing environments

  • Experience managing $20M+ spend categories

  • Strong contract negotiation and supplier management experience

Technical Skills

  • Expertise in should-cost modelling and cost analysis

  • Strong understanding of commodity/category management principles

  • Experience with e-sourcing tools

  • Proficiency with:

    • SAP or similar ERP systems

    • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification

  • Experience supporting new product development or R&D initiatives

  • Background in multi-site manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

  • Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on continuous improvement

  • Ability to present insights to senior and non-technical stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have direct experience sourcing raw/direct materials within manufacturing

  • Be comfortable managing large spend categories and complex supplier networks

  • Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability

  • Thrive in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment

  • Have a track record of delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health and wellbeing coverage

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Question

  • Do you have experience sourcing raw or direct materials for manufacturing plants?

 

Industrial Engineer III (Packaging) – Manufacturing, SAP, Lean, Material Flow | Eagle, WI

Industrial Engineer III – Packaging

📍 Location: Eagle, Wisconsin (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering or Industrial Technology)
📈 Experience Level: Mid-Senior
🕒 Experience Required: 5–7+ years
🌎 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
✈️ Travel: ~10% (occasional regional travel)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer III (Packaging) to lead the development and optimization of supplier packaging and material presentation strategies for manufacturing operations.

This role is critical in ensuring efficient material flow, cost optimization, and protection of components during transit, working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Strategy & Optimization

  • Develop and implement supplier packaging standards and policies

  • Design packaging solutions to protect materials during transport and handling

  • Create packaging models supporting:

    • Plan for Every Part (PFEP)

    • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

  • Establish monitoring systems to ensure supplier compliance

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs

  • Optimize material flow, layouts, and processes to improve operational performance

  • Implement lean principles and demand-driven strategies (flexibility, speed, responsiveness)

  • Identify and drive innovative solutions to improve business outcomes

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing teams

  • Work closely with shop floor personnel to improve processes and systems

  • Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring correct packaging specifications

Process Development & Documentation

  • Develop and validate:

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Work Instructions

    • Test methods and capability studies

  • Provide training and guidance on packaging processes

  • Ensure proper material preservation standards for service requirements

Supplier & Material Flow Management

  • Travel to supplier locations to assess inbound material handling and packaging needs

  • Design processes for inter-facility material transfers (e.g., sheet metal components)

  • Ensure materials arrive production-ready (paint, storage, assembly, etc.)

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environments

  • Experience with process improvement and material flow optimization

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP / SAP Business Objects)

  • Proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ProE)

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

  • Experience in high-mix/low-volume and high-volume/low-mix environments

  • Background in project management (certification preferred)

  • Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring teams

  • Strong statistical analysis skills

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial/packaging engineer who:

  • Has strong experience in material handling and supplier packaging design

  • Understands manufacturing environments and inter-facility logistics

  • Can develop practical, scalable packaging solutions (not consumer packaging)

  • Is comfortable working both strategically and on the shop floor

  • Has experience creating processes to protect industrial components in transit

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Physical Requirements

  • Regular standing, walking, and use of hands

  • Occasional lifting (25–50 lbs)

  • Periods of computer-based work

  • Occasional bending, reaching, and shop floor activity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Health, dental, and vision coverage

  • Retirement plans

  • Paid time off

  • Additional employee benefits

Screening Questions

  • Can you describe your experience with material planning, packaging, and delivery workflows?

  • Have you created work instructions or SOPs for packaging or manufacturing processes?

  • What experience do you have with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)?

  • How have you collaborated with production teams to improve processes?

  • What is driving your interest in a new opportunity?

 

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Director of Field Service – South | Dallas, TX | Global Equipment Manufacturer

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⚙️ Director of Field Service – South

📍 Location: Dallas, Texas (Southlake Office)
🧭 Territory: New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi
🕓 Travel: Up to 70%
💼 Experience Level: Senior Leadership
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent technical/engineering experience)
💰 Compensation: Competitive salary + full benefits
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🕴️ Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

An established global equipment manufacturer is seeking an accomplished Director of Field Service to lead and expand its service operations across the Southern U.S.

Based in Dallas, TX, this leadership role will oversee all aspects of field service performance — from installation and preventive maintenance to technical support and team development. The successful candidate will ensure exceptional customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and consistent alignment with company goals.

If you are a strategic and hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for building high-performing service teams, this opportunity offers significant visibility and impact within a growing international organization.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Regional Service Operations: Direct and coordinate field service activities across five states, ensuring timely and professional support for customers in food, medical, and consumer industries.

  • Drive Customer Satisfaction: Implement strategies that elevate service quality, responsiveness, and reliability to meet evolving client expectations.

  • Team Leadership:

    • Supervise and mentor a team of 3–20 Field Service Technicians.

    • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development.

    • Set clear performance goals and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

  • Performance Management: Maintain technician utilization above 90%, ensuring service call efficiency and customer satisfaction.

  • Operational Excellence:

    • Manage regional budgets and expense targets.

    • Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.

    • Continuously improve service delivery processes, quality, and compliance.

  • Technical Oversight:

    • Ensure field teams are trained in safety standards, mechanical and electrical systems, and quality protocols.

    • Provide technical support, guidance, and hands-on leadership in complex service scenarios.

  • Compliance & Safety:

    • Uphold and enforce corporate safety, compliance, and quality policies.

    • Ensure that all technicians adhere to regulatory and company standards.

  • Continuous Improvement:

    • Stay abreast of technological advancements and industry trends.

    • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance service performance.

🧠 Qualifications

✅ Experience:

  • Minimum 5+ years of progressive field service leadership experience, preferably within complex mechanical, packaging, automation, or capital equipment industries.

  • Background as a Field Service Technician or Engineer strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to manage distributed service teams and drive operational results.

✅ Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field preferred.

  • Equivalent professional experience considered.

✅ Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Knowledge of service performance metrics and data-driven decision-making.

✅ Leadership & Communication:

  • Demonstrated success in developing and mentoring teams.

  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

  • Skilled in problem-solving, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.

✅ Other Requirements:

  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for occasional international travel.

💎 What’s on Offer

  • Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Paid time off, holidays, and travel expense reimbursement

  • Professional development and leadership training opportunities

  • Work with a globally recognized manufacturer known for innovation and reliability

🌍 About the Region

This role covers a key Southern U.S. territory — New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi — supporting diverse customer bases across high-growth industries. Based out of Dallas, TX, this position provides an excellent balance of field leadership and strategic regional oversight within a customer-focused organization.

🚀 Ready to lead a high-performing field service team across the Southern U.S.?
Join a company where technical excellence, customer service, and leadership come together to drive innovation and operational success.

 

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Senior Cost Financial Analyst | Manufacturing | Milan, OH | Onsite | $ Competitive + Bonus

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💼 Senior Cost Financial Analyst

📍 Location: Milan, OH (On-site, 5 days per week)
🏭 Industry: Building Materials / Manufacturing
🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (or equivalent experience)
💼 Experience Level: Mid–Senior (7–10 years)
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🕓 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

🌟 The Opportunity

A leading manufacturer in the building materials industry is seeking a Senior Cost Financial Analyst to join their plant operations team in Milan, Ohio. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role suited for a finance professional with strong analytical expertise and a passion for driving operational excellence.

As a key member of the plant management team, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, perform detailed cost and operational analysis, and partner with leadership to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and process improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a continuous improvement environment where financial insights drive business performance.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Analysis

  • Act as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and leadership team, providing insights that drive cost reduction, productivity, and profitability.

  • Lead the development of the annual operating plan, and manage monthly financial forecasting processes.

  • Conduct month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

  • Prepare and present financial analyses to plant and division leadership teams.

Cost & Process Optimization

  • Evaluate and monitor standard costs, BOMs, and routings for production operations.

  • Perform cost variance analysis and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.

  • Assess and analyze the financial feasibility of capital expenditure projects.

  • Create, document, and enhance financial processes to strengthen internal controls and efficiency.

Reporting & Business Partnership

  • Reconcile general ledger accounts related to plant operations.

  • Deliver clear, data-driven insights to inform leadership decisions and business strategies.

  • Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational and financial transparency.

  • Support ad-hoc analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide strategic decisions.

🎓 Qualifications

Required

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
✅ 7+ years of professional experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3+ years in manufacturing cost accounting.
✅ Strong financial acumen, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
✅ Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
✅ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formulas).
✅ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively across teams and leadership levels.

Preferred

⭐ Working knowledge of SAP or other major ERP systems.
⭐ Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
⭐ Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

💡 Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial performance while collaborating closely with plant and corporate leadership. This role offers a mix of analytical challenge, operational influence, and career development potential within a respected and growing organization.

You’ll thrive if you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, detail-oriented, and business-savvy — capable of turning data into meaningful decisions.

🎯 Position Highlights

  • Work Environment: Fully on-site (M–F, standard office hours)

  • Travel: Minimal (0–10 days per year)

  • Reporting Structure: Reports to Plant Manager, partnering with division leadership

  • Compensation: Competitive base salary + benefits + potential relocation assistance

If you’re a results-driven finance professional with a passion for manufacturing and cost analysis — this role offers the chance to build influence, drive operational success, and grow within a values-driven organization.

 

Manufacturing Operations Manager | $106K–$150K | Consumer Products | Sanford, ME

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Location: Sanford, Maine
Job ID: 167229
Employment Type: Full-Time

💵 Compensation:

  • Base Salary: $106,000 – $150,000/year

  • Bonus Eligible: No

  • Commission: No

  • Overtime Eligible: No

🎁 Benefits:

  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)

  • Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career development and advancement support

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement training (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

Lead. Innovate. Transform.

Are you a manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in your career? This exciting opportunity offers the chance to drive operational excellence, lead high-performing teams, and influence end-to-end production strategies at a dynamic consumer products facility in Sanford, Maine.

You’ll oversee production, warehouse, and finishing operations while fostering a safety-first, quality-driven, and continuous improvement culture. Bring your passion for innovation, people leadership, and efficiency—and make a measurable impact on global supply chain performance.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

🔧 Operations Leadership

  • Oversee daily operations across production, making, finishing, and warehouse areas

  • Lead supervisory teams and technicians to meet KPIs around quality, safety, and efficiency

  • Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration

  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and EH&S to maximize productivity

  • Champion Factory Performance & Reliability (FP&R) standards including People Capability, Visual Workplace, and Continuous Improvement

  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader during audits, SOP reviews, and daily operations

  • Build contingency plans to ensure business continuity during disruptions

💰 Financial Oversight

  • Co-own plant financial performance with site leadership

  • Drive savings initiatives through labor cost optimization and FTG (Fund-the-Growth) programs

  • Analyze variances in materials, labor, and output to improve financial forecasting

  • Optimize inventory, capital expenditures, and operating expenses to improve cash flow

  • Monitor and revise site KPIs to align with evolving business goals

👥 People & Culture

  • Execute labor strategies that promote employee relations, retention, and engagement

  • Build and mentor a high-performing workforce, empowering both salaried and hourly teams

  • Develop internal talent pipelines while fostering a culture of recognition and inclusion

✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Excellence

  • Ensure all production activities align with GMP, FDA, and safety standards

  • Own decisions regarding out-of-spec raw materials, WIP, and finished goods

  • Guarantee team proficiency with SOPs for lot tracking, release procedures, code dating, and traceability

  • Lead implementation of corrective/preventive actions for non-conformances

  • Ensure validated cleaning, sanitization, and changeover procedures are followed

  • Facilitate successful technology transfers for new products and processes

⚙️ Process & Equipment Optimization

  • Set annual site goals for process capability; monitor and report on monthly progress

  • Ensure process control tolerances, calibration routines, and SOP accuracy

  • Identify and resolve equipment constraints in partnership with technical teams

  • Oversee preventive maintenance and ensure team training on cleaning and batch procedures

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline (required)

  • 8+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations

  • Strong background in GMP, FDA/regulated environments, and ISO/OSHA standards

  • Solid understanding of Quality systems and manufacturing audits

  • Advanced proficiency with digital tools (e.g., Google Suite, Data Studio)

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating matrixed environments

Preferred Qualifications

  • SAP, WMS, and plant floor systems experience

  • Certified or experienced in Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodology

  • Proven ability to manage ambiguity and multiple initiatives simultaneously

  • Strong communicator with excellent coaching and feedback capabilities

  • Project management skills with experience leading complex initiatives

Additional Details

  • Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

  • Management Experience: Not required, but leadership experience essential

  • Travel: Occasional

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Security Clearance: Not required

  • Relocation Assistance: Yes, for the ideal candidate

Take Charge of Change

This role is built for a strategic, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-first environment. If you're ready to elevate your impact, drive performance, and shape the future of manufacturing—this is your opportunity.

 

Senior Supply Chain Manager | Medical Devices | $150K–$160K | Sumter, SC

Job Title: Senior Supply Chain Manager
Location: Sumter, South Carolina (Onsite – Manufacturing Facility)
Industry: Medical Technology / Medical Devices
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Travel: Up to 25%
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Security Clearance: Not Required
Relocation Assistance: Possible for the right candidate
Compensation: $150,000–$160,000 base salary + full benefits
Bonus Eligible: No
Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Overview:

This role is a strategic and hands-on leadership opportunity within a leading global medical technology manufacturer. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will lead the end-to-end supply chain operations for a high-volume manufacturing plant, overseeing planning, purchasing, sterilization, product flow, shipping, and master data governance. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, operational efficiency, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration with corporate, regional, and site-based stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

  • Lead procurement of raw materials, components, MRO supplies, and capital equipment.

  • Direct issuance of purchase orders and lead resolution of non-conforming materials with supplier quality teams.

  • Collaborate with One Company Procurement (OCP) for corporate sourcing compliance and improvements.

Planning & Scheduling

  • Align with global supply chain teams to balance plant efficiency with customer demand.

  • Evaluate master production schedules and global demand for molded components.

  • Drive production plan adjustments and support mitigation strategies for material shortages.

Master Data Management

  • Oversee materials control documentation, ISO/QSR/SOX compliance, and ERP data governance.

  • Lead process improvement initiatives in SAP and Apriso systems.

Sterilization Operations

  • Oversee the operation and optimization of the on-site Gamma sterilizer – the plant’s bottleneck process.

  • Liaise with microbiology, corporate sterilization, and assurance teams for SOP alignment and continuous improvement.

Shipping & Logistics

  • Ensure talent and processes are in place to support outbound product flow to distribution centers and partner plants.

Leadership of Supply Chain Teams

  • Directly manage 3 supply chain managers overseeing inbound, outbound, and planning functions.

  • Represent the plant in divisional Integrated Reconciliation Meetings and strategic planning forums.

  • Lead strategic initiatives including manufacturing transfers, make vs. buy analysis, and business continuity planning.

Reporting & Strategic Collaboration

  • Prepare and analyze capacity reports, forecast alignment, and budget planning documents.

  • Coordinate with finance, CI leadership, and marketing to ensure aligned business performance.

  • Coach and develop a team of exempt supply chain professionals in line with corporate strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or a related field

  • 10+ years of experience in supply chain management within a manufacturing environment

  • Strong background in planning, procurement, supplier performance management, and logistics

  • Proficiency in SAP and Apriso systems

  • Demonstrated success in leading teams and managing cross-functional projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of total experience in manufacturing or supply chain operations

  • Prior experience managing supply chain disruptions (e.g., raw material delays, port congestion)

  • Background in strategic supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and demand forecasting

  • Familiarity with ISO, QSR, and SOX compliance requirements

  • Continuous Improvement (CI) and transformation experience, including digitalization

Work Environment:

  • This is an on-site leadership role based in a non-smoking, regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Steel toe, non-slip footwear is required in production areas.

  • Jewelry, false eyelashes, press-on nails, and visible dermals are prohibited in production zones for safety and compliance.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team that supports career growth and development

  • Play a key role in ensuring medical products reach global customers safely and efficiently

  • Join a company with a strong reputation for ethical operations, innovation, and global impact

  • Contribute to critical healthcare solutions and operational excellence at a global scale

 

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EHS Manager | Manufacturing & Environmental Compliance | Beaver Dam, WI | $115K–$145K

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🌎 EHS Manager

📍 Beaver Dam, WI | 100% Onsite | Manufacturing & Production
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level | Manufacturing – Health, Safety & Environment

💰 Salary: $115,000 – $145,000
✨ Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO)
🚚 Relocation: Possible for the ideal candidate
🧳 Travel: Occasional (between facilities as needed)

🚀 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager to lead safety and compliance initiatives at a key manufacturing facility. In this role, you will manage day-to-day EHS operations, implement strategic safety programs, and champion a culture of zero incidents while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, WDNR, DOT, and local regulations.

This is a hands-on leadership role with the opportunity to influence across all levels of the organization and drive world-class EHS performance.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage environmental, health, and safety functions across the facility.

  • Serve as the hazardous waste engineer, reducing waste and implementing recycling programs.

  • Oversee environmental reporting, monitoring, and permit applications.

  • Manage SDS/Hazard Communication and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

  • Lead facility-wide safety committees and employee training initiatives.

  • Conduct audits, inspections, and ergonomic/safety risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as needed.

  • Investigate incidents and lead root cause analysis, corrective action, and prevention planning.

  • Act as champion for Drive to Zero and other EHS performance improvement initiatives.

  • Prepare and manage internal reports, documentation, and compliance records.

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to EHS specialists (where applicable).

🎯 Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.

  • 3+ years implementing safety-related programs in a manufacturing environment.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or EHS-related field.

  • Professional certifications such as CHMM, CSP, CIH, or PE.

  • Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing environments.

  • Strong understanding of hazardous waste and environmental regulations.

  • Prior experience preparing compliance reports (Tier II, TRI, emissions, hazardous waste, etc.).

  • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP a plus).

  • Background in FTZ/Security compliance.

💡 Skills & Attributes

  • Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, WDNR, and DOT regulations.

  • Excellent knowledge of ergonomic analysis tools and practices.

  • Proven ability to influence executives, managers, and cross-functional teams.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills with executive presence.

  • Able to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

📌 Interview Process

  • Recruiter Screen

  • Hiring Manager Interview

  • Onsite Interview with Leadership

🏆 Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to shape the EHS culture at a leading manufacturing facility. If you’re passionate about workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a measurable impact in a company committed to innovation and sustainability.

 

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Senior Controls Engineer | Automation & PLC Programming | Waukesha, WI | $96K–$130K + Bonus

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⚙️ Senior Controls Engineer

📍 Waukesha, WI | Onsite (with office space available)
📅 Full-time | Mid-Senior Level | Engineering – Electrical

💰 Salary: $96,900 – $130,000 + Bonus Eligible
✨ Benefits: Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO)
🚗 Travel: Occasional (including day trips to supplier or other U.S. sites)

🚀 About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling automated and semi-automated control systems that power high-volume manufacturing environments.

You’ll lead the development of PLC code to integrate subsystems like conveyors, robots, machine vision, MES, and third-party equipment. This role is perfect for a hands-on engineer with a passion for automation, Industry 4.0, and driving innovation in manufacturing.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new or improved processes applying advanced engineering principles.

  • Build and maintain factory-level and machine-level control standards for internal teams and external partners.

  • Act as the subject matter expert for controls programming, writing/debugging PLC ladder logic and IPC software with organized, maintainable, and reusable code.

  • Implement ANSI/RIA/OSHA-compliant control-reliable safety systems for robots, gantries, and conveyors.

  • Design user-friendly HMI screens for complex machinery.

  • Partner with IT to connect manufacturing assets to enterprise networks.

  • Lead supplier engagements: create RFQs, participate in design reviews, and oversee machine acceptance testing.

  • Travel to supplier sites for equipment qualification and support build events.

  • Support legacy controls remediation through risk assessment and upgrades.

  • Mentor teams, drive process improvements, and act as a technical resource across engineering.

🎯 Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

  • 7+ years of experience with Rockwell Logix.

✅ Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise designing, programming, and validating controls in high-volume automated manufacturing (Rockwell Logix, GE RXi).

  • Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols and controls hardware/OT infrastructure.

  • Hands-on experience with machine safety circuits, safety PLCs, and automation systems.

  • Exposure to SCADA, Industry 4.0 platforms, OPC servers, and Historians.

  • SQL and scripting knowledge (Python/Java a plus).

  • Familiarity with Fanuc robotics and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

  • Strong communication skills in global/technical environments.

💡 Skills & Attributes

  • Works independently while providing mentorship to less experienced engineers.

  • Strong conceptualization, visualization, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results.

  • Experience improving financial and operational performance through engineering activities.

  • Collaborative leader who can influence cross-functional teams.

📌 Interview Process

  • Recruiter screen

  • Hiring manager interview

  • Technical deep-dive interview

  • Final onsite with cross-functional stakeholders

🏆 Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role where you’ll help shape the future of advanced manufacturing and automation. If you’re passionate about solving complex automation challenges, working with cutting-edge robotics and controls systems, and driving efficiency across production, this role offers the platform to make a real difference.

 

Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Leadership | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

  • Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

  • Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

  • Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

  • Drive productivity improvements across operations

  • Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

  • Control plant energy management programs

  • Ensure environmental and safety compliance

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

  • Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

  • Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

  • Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

  • The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

  • Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

  • Benefits: Full

  • Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

  • Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

 

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Plant Engineer | Manufacturing Engineering | Willows, CA

Plant Engineer
Location: Willows, California, United States
Job Category: Engineering - Mechanical

Job Description:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for overseeing, managing, and maintaining the engineering and maintenance functions within a manufacturing facility. This role includes management of both capital and maintenance budgets, focusing on equipment reliability, productivity improvements, and staffing of the Maintenance department. The Plant Engineer will also ensure safety and environmental compliance while supporting the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage, staff, and coordinate the Maintenance department

  • Develop and manage Capex Programs, and report monthly on Capex spend

  • Oversee the Plant maintenance budget, reporting monthly on expenses

  • Monitor plant equipment reliability and implement improvement programs

  • Drive productivity improvements across operations

  • Implement and manage maintenance skills programs

  • Control plant energy management programs

  • Ensure environmental and safety compliance

  • Troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment issues

  • Collaborate with Plant Leadership to achieve organizational goals

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Minimum of 6 years of manufacturing/project engineering experience and 2 years in a leadership role

  • Experience managing a team of 55 hourly and 4 salary employees

  • Strong understanding of mechanical systems, environmental, and safety regulations

  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

  • Willingness to travel occasionally (minimal, about 2 weeks per year)

Work Environment:

  • The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, which may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, high heat, and mechanical parts.

Compensation:

  • Base Salary: USD $127,000 to $165,000

  • Benefits: Full

  • Relocation Assistance: Available for ideal candidate

  • Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a strong technical leader, with the ability to manage both the Engineering and Maintenance departments. This person will need to be people-focused, able to manage a large team, and drive improvement projects. The role includes managing a capital improvement budget of $5-6M per year. Experience in a non-union environment is a plus.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a plant engineering environment

  • Proven leadership and problem-solving skills

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

 

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Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) | Manufacturing Procurement

Job Title:
Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing)

Location:
Multiple Locations (Hybrid – Office and Remote Work)
Magnolia, AK – Industry, CA – Saint Augustine, FL – Rosemont, IL – Connersville or Elkhart, IN – Delhi, LA – Monett, MO – Sidney, OH – The Dalles, OR – Lancaster County – Mountain Top or Pittsburgh, PA – Yankton, SD – Spanish Fork, UT

Industry:
Manufacturing & Production

Job Category:
Engineering – Industrial / Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The Category Manager – Subcontracting (Outsourced Manufacturing) is responsible for overseeing procurement activities for external vendors providing surface treatment (anodizing, coating) and fabrication services. This position plays a key role within the central procurement team, working closely with internal stakeholders such as supply chain, operations, finance, and sales, as well as business unit and plant procurement teams. The role will have a primary focus on North America while collaborating with teams across multiple business units.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, or plant operations (10+ years preferred).

  • Experience managing subcontracting (outsourced manufacturing) categories.

  • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams.

  • Proven ability to develop strategic approaches to spend categories and supply bases.

  • Ability to travel up to 30% as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.

  • Experience with Should-Cost Modeling, Total Cost of Ownership, and ROI analysis.

  • Strong analytical skills, including expertise in creating and managing complex spreadsheets.

  • Experience with business operating systems such as Oracle or SAP.

  • Certification(s) such as CPSM, CPSD, or C.P.M. preferred.

Job Responsibilities:

Category Strategy Development and Implementation

  • Define category strategies using supply market intelligence, vendor knowledge, and procurement best practices.

  • Lead procurement category deployment and supplier management to align with business strategies and minimize total cost of ownership (TCO).

  • Prioritize internal production capacity before considering external suppliers, ensuring optimal plant utilization.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, and sales to drive cost reduction strategies while ensuring vendor compliance with capacity, service levels, and safety requirements.

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with category strategies, taking corrective actions as necessary.

Supplier Relationship Management

  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to establish competitive sourcing environments.

  • Conduct fact-based negotiations based on supplier and industry analysis, benchmarks, and cost structures.

  • Establish long-term contractual agreements with strong commercial and legal terms.

  • Implement supplier performance management through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Develop tools to support plant procurement teams in negotiating with local subcontracting vendors.

Cost Optimization and Process Improvements

  • Act as a leader in managing total cost of ownership (TCO) within the category.

  • Identify and lead initiatives related to specification, demand, and process improvements.

  • Continuously assess internal production versus external sourcing opportunities to optimize cost and capacity.

  • Measure and track category performance to identify opportunities for further efficiencies.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 USD

  • Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate

  • Bonus Eligible: No

  • Overtime Eligible: No

  • Travel Reimbursement: Yes

  • Full Benefits Package

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Not a traditional buyer role; requires expertise in outsourced manufacturing and supplier engagement.

  • Strong analytical mindset with experience in change management.

  • Ability to develop and execute supplier strategies while optimizing costs.

  • Travel up to 30% required.

This organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

 

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Quality Engineer II – Manufacturing Excellence | Mapleton, IL

Quality Engineer II
Location: Mapleton, Illinois, United States

Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Manufacturing - Quality

Job Summary
A leading manufacturing facility in Mapleton, IL, is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support process improvements, product quality, and operational excellence. The role focuses on conducting investigations and analyses that contribute to the development and implementation of quality standards for parts and prime products. The Quality Engineer will collaborate across departments to enhance quality practices, resolve production issues, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partner with various departments to enhance quality practices through coaching, tracking continuous improvement initiatives, and monitoring quality scorecards.

  • Lead the implementation of corrective and preventive action processes, ensuring validation and verification of ideas to promote defect-free operations.

  • Coordinate with engineering teams on product and process development, new product introductions, engineering changes, and cost reduction initiatives.

  • Develop and implement quality control methodologies and systems to enhance production processes.

  • Support lean manufacturing initiatives, 5S implementation, and SAP systems to integrate quality standards into daily operations.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience in a foundry environment.

Required Skills:

  • Quality Management: Extensive experience with quality management methods, tools, and techniques to ensure adherence to quality goals.

  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Proficiency in identifying causes of defects and implementing structured solutions to prevent recurrence.

  • Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with teams across various functions in a constructive and results-driven manner.

  • Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to anticipate, recognize, and resolve operational or process issues.

  • Attention to Detail: Ability to execute tasks with a high degree of accuracy and precision.

  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage change effectively.

Additional Information:

  • This position is based in Mapleton, IL.

  • Domestic relocation assistance may be available.

  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $95,640 to $135,000 (USD)

  • Employment Type: Full-time

  • Benefits: Comprehensive package provided

  • Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

  • Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Screening Questions:

  • Are you authorized to work in the United States?

  • Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

This role offers a great opportunity for professionals looking to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment while advancing their career in quality engineering.

 

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Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX - $105,000 - $150,000

Production Superintendent - Cleburne, TX
$105,000 - $150,000
Full-Time, Permanent

Exciting Opportunity: Production Superintendent

Are you a driven leader with a passion for operational excellence? We’re seeking a Production Superintendent to lead and inspire teams in a 24-hour manufacturing environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring product quality, efficient resource management, and the growth and development of our employees.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will also play a critical role in supporting corporate goals, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting challenges, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to step into a plant management role during leadership absences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Champion Safety: Drive safety excellence by aiming for zero OSHA incidents and lost time accidents.

  • Lead Quality & Efficiency: Oversee manufacturing processes, ensure finished products meet exacting standards, and optimize raw material use.

  • Inspire Teams: Manage and develop a diverse team of supervisors, engineers, technicians, and union employees, setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.

  • Drive Results: Plan and schedule operations to maximize productivity, minimize downtime, and control costs.

  • Innovate Solutions: Identify, diagnose, and solve process challenges while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • Ensure Compliance: Uphold all company policies, financial regulations, and environmental standards.

  • Collaborate Strategically: Partner with plant leadership to meet production goals and align with long-term operational objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or a related field, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.

  • Leadership Expertise: Proven ability to lead large teams, including 10 supervisors, 2 process engineers, 1 process technician, and approximately 360 union employees.

  • Problem-Solving Skills: A track record of diagnosing and resolving operational issues effectively.

  • Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to foster partnerships at all organizational levels.

  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with occasional exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels, and physical demands.

Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment. If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and inspire, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

 

 

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3rd Shift Production Manager - West Hazelton, PA - $65,000 - $100,000

3rd Shift Production Manager
West Hazelton, PA
$65,000 - $100,000

At our company, you can build on a strong legacy and leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses to reimagine and improve life every day. If you love challenging the status quo, join our community of over 50,000 pioneers around the globe. Our teams at our Consumer Brands continuously drive the evolution in dynamic categories: Laundry & Home Care and Hair. With our trusted brands, including Persil and Schwarzkopf, our cutting-edge technologies and our disruptive solutions, you will have countless opportunities to explore new paths and develop your skills. Grow within our future-led businesses, our diverse and vibrant culture and find a place where you simply belong. All to leave your mark for more sustainable growth.

Dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

  • Establish work plan and staffing levels to meet the ever-changing business climate 

  • Support a safe workplace environment by identifying and helping resolve unsafe practices

  • Ensure direct reports are thoroughly trained in the operations they are performing

  • Monitor progress toward task completion, coordinate departmental activities to maximize up time and minimize down time, assure rapid product changeovers and communicate status to Planning and Cell Manager

  • Identify areas where cost, quality, lead-times can be reduced to aid in machine utilization, lower scrap, labor efficiencies, etc.

  • Play an active role in Corrective Action Reports, Lean and Safety programs

  • Set up and execute development plans for direct reports

  • Manage all operations at factory level to ensure efficient production and high-quality products

  • Deliver against plant performance KPIs, budget, and projects 

  • Ensure operations processes and solutions are implemented according to global procedures and local regulations

YOUR SKILLS

  • BS/BA degree required

  • 1-3 years’ experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment

  • Leadership skills and knowledge of manufacturing system product flow and recordkeeping

  • Intermediate level computer experience (Microsoft Office, Outlook) required; SAP knowledge considered a plus

  • Able to work 3rd shift schedule Monday-Friday (10:30 PM - 6:30 AM) and complete trainings that may overlap other shifts. 

The salary for this role is $65,000 - $95,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

All employees applying for an internal position must have a discussion with his/her manager about their interest in a job posting opportunity. The discussion will not preclude the employee from interviewing if their skills meet the job requirements.

At our company, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different races, colors, religions, sexes, national origins, disabilities, veteran statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Mechanical Reliability Engineer - 4 Locations - W2/Permanent - $80,000 - $100,000

Mechanical Reliability Engineer
Full-Time, Permanent/W2
$80,000 - $100,000

Locations:
Paris, IL
Indianapolis, IN

Eddyville, IA

Memphis, TN

Relocation Assistance is available

 

Company Description:

Join a global team dedicated to safe, responsible, and sustainable practices in nourishing the world. Our client, a leading player in animal nutrition and health, is seeking innovative minds to drive solutions that promote healthier lives through superior nutrition.

 

Location:

This position is based on-site and offers relocation assistance to the following locations:

-          Eddyville, IA

-          Memphis, TN

-          Paris, IL

-          Indianapolis, IN

 

Job Purpose:

Are you skilled in managing rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling systems? Do you aspire to refine your engineering prowess with a forward-thinking organization?

 

As a Mechanical Reliability Engineer, you'll leverage your technical expertise to enhance asset reliability by identifying and rectifying defects. From preventive maintenance to proactive equipment installations, you'll play a vital role in optimizing operational efficiency. Join our team in executing tasks ranging from basic part replacement to advanced troubleshooting and preventive/predictive maintenance, ensuring optimal equipment configuration and setup.

 

Key Responsibilities:

-          Implementing reliability excellence initiatives and identifying value creation opportunities.

-          Developing and installing predictive maintenance programs aligned with operational procedures.

-          Conducting technical evaluations of projects and collaborating with relevant departments on equipment reliability specifications.

-          Identifying and addressing equipment reliability issues and optimizing equipment availability.

-          Providing guidance to maintenance and production teams on reliability processes and critical spare parts identification.

-          Independently resolving complex issues and escalating when necessary.

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

-          Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

-          Minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

-          Familiarity with maintenance process management.

-          Background in rotating equipment, seals, piping, pumps, fans, blowers, and material handling systems.

-          Experience conducting complex tests and analysis.

-          Proficiency in predictive maintenance technologies.

-          Knowledge of SAP software.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - USA, Huston TX - $87,300 - $116,000

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

USA, Huston TX

$87,300 - $116,000

 

Duties and Requirements

·        Leads cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies and identifies opportunities to reduce waste using Lean Tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Single Piece Flow, Pull Production, TAKT time production, Level Loading, Continuous Flow, Poka-Yoke, and 5S.

·        Leads studies pertaining to cost, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.

·        Leads the engineering team to develop standardized work documentation and best practices and help to proliferate the culture of standards across the facility.

·        Interfacing with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and efficient processes.

·        Help mobilizing problem solving teams and supporting groups to streamline processes.

·        Champions lean practices throughout the facility, including training as needed.

·        Co-facilitate Kaizen events as appropriate to expand skills in driving continuous improvements in operations and office areas.

·        Leads the development of a manufacturing excellence strategy including lean, OEE, and automation.

·        Maintain and develops bill of materials and routings.

·        Understand standard cost and perform cost analysis for new products, product changes, and product rationalization.

·        Work with a variety of systems including but not limited to SAP, JIRA, Cost reduction analysis and tracking, Capital project requests and justifications.

·        Leader of cost-out projects.

·        Direct employees in installation and repair of electrical and mechanical systems, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery and equipment, following electrical codes, manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

·        Develop and executes maintenance strategy to drive the facility towards maintenance excellence by driving preventive and predictive maintenance, spare parts inventory control, and other equipment uptime improvements.

·        Schedule and assign employees to the daily tasks of maintaining the facility and production equipment via work orders – Follow up to ensure work is completed.

·        Direct outside contractors in the installation of machines and equipment following electrical code, suppliers’ recommendations, and blueprints.

·        Manages the maintaining of a computerized maintenance management system for tracking work orders, preventive maintenance, spare parts and maintenance history of production equipment.

·        Tracks, analyzes, and improves key maintenance metrics such as asset utilization, equipment uptime, maintenance cost, PM compliance, schedule compliance.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in engineering and or equivalent experience preferred.

·        Previous technical supervisory experience demonstrating the ability to manage people.

·        Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems with electronic controls.

·        7 years of experience with manufacturing equipment.

·        5 years of experience working in a manufacturing manager role and have multiple people reporting to him/her.

·        Experience leading continuous improvement/Lean efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit.

·        Experience with implementing lean tools that eliminate waste such as Value Stream Mapping, Single Piece Flow, Pull Production, TAKT time production, Level Loading, Continuous Flow, Poka-Yoke, and 5S.

·        Demonstrated skills to continuous pursue of excellence, laser focused on the right priorities, perseverance, grit, urgency, ownership, and accountability.

·        Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and be able to read specs and prints.

·        Must be able to use and manipulate computer applications such as Word and Excel.

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