Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Lean to be our Lean Quarterback and make a positive impact though optimization of the production processes that manufacture our industry leading football helmets that protect your favorite teams on the recreation fields all the way to the professional stadiums.

Certor Sports has some of the most iconic performance and sports brands in the country, including Schutt and VICIS, whose helmets are currently ranked first by both the NFL and Virginia Tech University’s Helmet Lab. Our innovative and cutting edge head-to-toe protective equipment is used for football, baseball, and softball as we protect everyone from the Pee-wees to the Pros.

This goal is to develop materials and information flows that optimize labor and production capabilities producing results that meet our company and financial goals.

Our processes include injection molding, paint systems, wire bending & welding, assembly, packaging, and distribution.

The successful candidate will bring their Engineering degree and experience leading kaizen events. They will execute and manage multiple Lean, 5S, and Continuous Improvement projects throughout our production facilities.

If you have the skills, experience, and attention to detail, the desire to learn and take pride in your production, then please read on.

Responsibilities and Objectives include but not limited to:

• Own the process for capturing performance date, driving visual management systems, and accountability huddles.
• Optimize our production processes to achieve production, financial, and company goals.
• Utilize Lean methodologies, tools, and principles to Lead Kaizen events to develop continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Learn and understand our products, production methods, and capabilities.
• Train and coach the team on Lean Manufacturing, Waste Reduction, 5S, Kanbans, OEE, and other methods & tools to facilitate Continuous Improvement.
• Communicate with management and all levels of production to implement projects and plan, then report the results.

Experience and Requirements:

• BS in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field)
• Experience Leading Kaizen events, not just being a participant.
• Lean Certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong data gathering, mining, and analyses skills.
• Ability to work with minimum direction and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to other facilities.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, ERP/MRP systems, and analytical software.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with production employees, peers, and manufacturing management.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k with company match
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

About Certor Sports:

At Certor Sports, our passion is protecting and enhancing performance for the American sports athletes. Our state-of-the-art R&D department is a leader as we design and innovate the next generation of protective equipment and performance sporting goods.

One of the great parts of this job is getting to see our products being used as you watch your favorite sports teams compete for championships.

If you are up for the challenge and want to compete in the biggest events, we invite you to apply to our team.

Certor Sports, LLC does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plainfield, IN 46168: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many Kaizen Events have you Lead?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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