Job description

Our Ashland City, TN facility employs over 1,150 people at our residential water heater manufacturing plant and is our largest manufacturing site in North America, producing over 7000 residential water heaters a day or over 2.3 million water heaters each year.

Primary Function

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer will be a key part of the site management team responsible for strategic planning and implementation of the manufacturing and material information process. Manufacturing processes at this plant include fabrication, paints/coatings, furnace, and assembly. This person will lead continuous improvement and manufacturing process improvement initiatives to develop and implement best methods of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the implementation of a strategic plan that incorporates the current manufacturing concepts and practices throughout the facility and integrates them with our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system to provide the most efficient method of manufacturing product
• Manage and support the product routing structure within the current ERP (SAP) System
• The ideal candidate will have experience within an organization that has undergone or is currently undergoing a “lean” transformation. Understanding of when and how to utilize basic “lean” tools (A3s, Daily/Visual Management, etc.), in addition to experience with the processes to surface and solve problems, is preferred. A growth mindset and someone who values learning while developing others is needed to flourish in this role. Provide technical, project, and process improvement assistance for manufacturing
• Manage a small team of direct reports over Product Routings and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Works with enterprise business units at the operational and corporate level to drive process improvements, identifying compliance to customer service standards and strategies for consistent, repeatable, and flawless execution.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Analyzes ambiguous problems utilizing demonstrated proficiency of lean tools such as VSM, Standard work, Six Sigma, 5S, Process Observations (time-study); Process Flow charts; Standard Work; Spaghetti Diagrams and other lean tools. Breaks down complex information in a systematic and communicable manner. Leads Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other Lean events
• Proficient in statistical analysis processes and understands how and when to apply them based on the situation and specific needs.
• Provide technical guidance to help production efficiency, cost reduction, product quality and safety improvements
• Provide guidance to engineers and maintenance personnel in problem solving of production issues, equipment and general manufacturing methods and practices
• Plan production workflow and equipment layout changes for maximum efficiency using automation where possible
• Comply with all Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an Engineering field required
• 5 or more years of engineering experience required
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business results
• Apply structured problem-solving approach to complex processes and equipment issues with the ability to determine root cause, as well as implement timely corrective action
• High level of integrity and professionalism with strong leadership skills
• Possess strong organizational, project management, leadership, and communication skills

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Continuous improvement: 8 years (Preferred)
• SAP: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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