Columbus McKinnon · 1 week ago
Senior Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Wadesboro, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expColumbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions. The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will support plant leadership to identify and enhance manufacturing processes, improve efficiencies, and increase customer satisfaction through various continuous improvement initiatives.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Colin Lippert
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to comprehend and effectively communicate technical information
Experience in developing standard work and documenting processes, including conducting time studies
Demonstrated problem-solving and change agent ability
Proficiency in MS Office
Preferred
Working knowledge of ERP and MRP software (AS/400 experience strongly preferred)
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
Company
Columbus McKinnon
Global manufacturer of Material Handling Products and leader in training,
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
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David J. Wilson
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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