Well established, reputable and growing $1B manufacturer is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in their plant located in the Charlotte, NC area. This is not a remote or hybrid position, all candidates must be willing to work 100% of the time in a manufacturing plant.
This role comes with a very competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience with a base salary ranging from $90k to $100k along with relocation assistance.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 100,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify and facilitate process improvement projects and kaizens to reduce waste, meet customer demand at best in class lead-time, improve inventory management, reduce scrap and rework, deliver direct labor cost savings, and improve equipment reliability and output.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and teams, interacting with all levels of the organization and enabling employee engagement.
- Conduct training to drive cultural change through "learn by doing" exercises and workshops
- Conduct advanced data collection and analysis for value stream mapping, process mapping, and root cause analysis. Utilize data to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and facility layout.
- Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent, including a formal 5S program.
- Develop and document standard work and operational processes.
- Enable successful execution of daily management processes, including SQDCI daily gemba walk.
- Support material flow improvements in scheduling (Kanban, sequencing, kitting) and material handling methods
- Support TPM and SMED tool deployment with workshop facilitation to improve machine uptime
- Work with floor Supervisors & hourly Team Members to drive efficiency improvements that impact successful attainment of Corporate and Plant KPI's and AIP's
- Support the development and execution of the annual strategy deployment and capital implementation plans.
- Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
- Possess ability to perform cost analysis to use in decision making process for make vs. buy.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- Working knowledge of ERP and MRP software (AS/400 experience strongly preferred).
- Experience with non-destructive inspection techniques.
- Knowledge of basic statistics.
- Familiar with Root Cause and Preventive Action methods.
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Ability to apply concepts in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings/prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of organization.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years of comprehensive lean experience
- Ability to prepare and present information to various levels and audiences
- Ability to work with and influence associates effectively in a fast paced environment
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Entry Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
- Education: No Degree Required
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
