Manufacturing Engineering Manager

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in smart and sustainable buildings seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to oversee engineering activities and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves managing a team, optimizing processes, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Candidates should possess a strong background in manufacturing engineering, project management, and Lean methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package

Extensive training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing and production operations experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Hands-on experience in cost estimating and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities and allocate resources within the Manufacturing Engineering Team.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Suite Applications

Job description

Job Description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team!

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! Day in the Life, Engineering: http://on.jci.com/3XKObRR

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - Available day one

• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

• JCI Employee discount programs

The manufacturing facility is located at 100 JCI Way, York, Pennsylvania, totaling 284,000 square feet (266,000 manufacturing), with over 350 employees.

What you will do

You will manage activities and allocate resources within the Manufacturing Engineering Team to develop and meet Divisional, Site, and Value Stream goals. You will lead a group of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians driving continuous improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives as well as driving cultural and behavioral changes that support a Lean transformation journey which enable our organization to achieve sustainable success. You will design and develop tools, controls, equipment, and processes to support manufacturing fabrication and assembly operations of commercial Johnson Controls Air Handling Units.

A significant portion of your time is dedicated to team development, performance management, and organizational leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with the manufacturing operations team with a Lean mindset in developing new production methods, workstream consolidation layouts, and interfacing with the quality control staff to establish standards and resolve manufacturing issues.

How you will do it

• Responsible for managing Manufacturing Engineering personnel and Lean Manufacturing Professionals.

• Conduct regular Gemba walks and Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement and identify waste reduction opportunities on the shop floor.

• Develop Future State vision and drive and monitor the implementation plan.

• Provide direction and guidance to technician and engineering staff who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Align resources and identifies opportunities for improvement within the existing processes and systems.

• Build strong relationships and collaborates with cross-functional teams including Safety, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, New Product Introduction, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Team, Supplier Engineering, and Continuous improvement functions.

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic initiatives by aligning plant strategies with organizational goals. This involves creating a clear sense of direction, focusing on key performance indicators, and driving continuous improvement.

• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to identify areas of waste or inefficiency. Use data to optimize productivity, innovation, and supply management.

• Ensure that inputs from all internal and external customers are understood, plans are appropriately developed and drives accountability and execution to plans.

• Utilize excellent communication skills, demonstrating leadership communicating both up and down the organization.

• Influence, guide, and manage internal/external resources to achieve program goals.

• Provide significant guidance and approval regarding technical strategies and approaches.

• Recruit, coach, and develop organizational talent.

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.

• Create an entrepreneurial environment.

• Keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of decision making and action.

• Demonstrate effective change leadership.

• Develop and execute organizational and operational policies that affect one or more groups by utilizing technical/professional knowledge and skills.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Make decisions regarding work processes or operational plans and schedules to achieve department objectives.

• Develop, monitor, and appropriately adjust the annual budget for assembly department.

• Strong Capital Planning skills: budget, application and project management.

• Direct activities of manufacturing engineers in developing labor standards, work instructions, operational description sheets, and labor costing.

• Responsible for achieving the plant's annual Continuous Improvement (CI) Savings Goalby:

  • Enhancing Workflow (Material Presentation, Material Flow, Support Plan for Every Part)

  • Balancing Production Lines

  • Conducting 3P Kaizen events

  • Adopting a Lean mindset to eliminate waste and reduce controllable conversion costs

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent degree

• 8+ years’ manufacturing and production operations and/or manufacturing engineering experience including at least 4 years’ successful supervisory/management experience of manufacturing engineers

• Demonstrated expertise in Lean methodologies and tools, such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kanban, Standardized Work, Leader Standard Work, etc.

• Demonstrated track record of project management execution and a high-level of performance in current and previous positions

• Must have hands-on experience in cost estimating, project management, contract negotiations and interaction with product vendors

• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives

• Strong project management skills and experience leading large-scale Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives with ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

• Experience with manufacturing process improvement and production tools

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• Knowledge of Workplace Organization methodology

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