Global Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Franke LLC; Gdynia; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Franke is seeking a Global Manufacturing Engineering Manager to analyze operations across FS sites and drive standardization, systems, and technologies. You will lead optimization efforts and mentor engineers to improve production efficiency.

The role requires coordinating international travel and implementing scalable manufacturing solutions across the network, with a focus on cost reduction and process excellence.

Qualifications

• College degree with a technical profile.
• Knowledge of process engineering in production.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of the PBS System.
• Project management practical skills.
• Continuous improvement oriented (LEAN attitude).
• Efficient time management.
• Willingness to undertake international business travel (15-20% of working time).

Responsibilities

• Implement, optimize, and continuously improve MSA at all FS manufacturing plants.
• Create and implement computational models for processing times based on identified parameters.
• Mentor and train manufacturing engineers at FS sites on the MSA system and conduct audits.
• Identify opportunities to implement new manufacturing systems to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Trial new systems and technologies in pilot sites before rollout; collaborate with VP of Operations Engineering.
• Prepare capital investment requests and oversee projects for manufacturing systems and technologies.
• Conduct periodic assessments to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Advise plant managers on new concepts, tools, and methods to improve operations.

Skills

Process engineering

MS Excel

LEAN/continuous improvement

Project management

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PBS System

MS Office

Job description

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Global Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We, the Franke company with its three divisions, are a world's leading supplier of products and services for domestic kitchens, the professional foodservice systems and the convenience store sector as well as for professional coffee making. With around 60 companies, we are at home on five continents. Over 8,000 employees constantly take on new perspectives to identify opportunities and turn them into inspiring, innovative solutions for tomorrow’s demands.

The Franke Foodservice Systems division is a world-leading supplier of kitchen facilities, equipment and supplies solutions. As a full system manufacturer, distributor and program management partner, we supply global chains in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store and supermarket segments, helping to manage unit growth and upgrade their facilities.

About the job

The role holder will analyze manufacturing operations across all FS sites and drive the implementation of systems, methods, and technologies to improve, optimize, and modernize production processes. The position will also be responsible for standardizing manufacturing processes and tools across the FS network, based on feasibility and business case assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, optimize and continuously improve MSA at all FS manufacturing plants
• Create and implement computational models for the calculation of processing times based on the identified and relevant parameters
• Mentor and train manufacturing engineers at all FS sites on the MSA system and conduct periodic audits
• Identify opportunities to implement new manufacturing systems to improve processes, drive standardization and reduce costs
• Trial new systems, methods and technologies in pilot site(s) to validate before full-scale rollout. Collaborate with VP of Operations Engineering team as needed.
• Prepare capital investment requests, and oversee implementation of projects for manufacturing systems and technologies and other capital projects as required
• Conduct periodic assessments at FS sites to ensure compliance with established manufacturing standards
• Advise plant managers on new concepts, tools, methods and techniques to continuously improve manufacturing operations

Requirements

College degree with a technical profile

Knowledge of process engineering in production

Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of the PBS System

Project management practical skills

Continuous improvement oriented (looking for new solutions, LEAN attitude)

Efficient time management

• Willingness to undertake international business travel (15-20% of working time), mostly to sites in Asia and Mexico