Lean Industrial Engineer: Drive Efficiency in Manufacturing

Wausau Supply Company; West Branch (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

9 holidays

100% Employee Owned

ESOP

401K

Health, Dental, Vision

EAP

Advancement opportunities

Training and development

Employee material purchase

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will apply lean methodologies to analyze routings, BOMs, processes and layouts with a focus on cost reduction and waste prevention.

The role combines expertise in manufacturing systems, supply chain, quality and project management to develop and improve processes for the company’s distribution and fabrication network.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or closely related discipline.
• Minitab, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access proficiency required.
• ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt desirable but not required.
• Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop ERP planning and scheduling BOMs and Routings for all manufactured products.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard work documentation for manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Conduct time studies to develop standards for new and existing products and processes.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to improve workflow and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Develop and track capacity projections for all work centers and manufacturing plants.
• Conduct and prepare labor and material cost estimates as required.
• Participate in product innovation efforts to ensure cost-effective designs.
• Support manufacturing decision-making with information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Spreadsheets

Process Maps

Cost reduction

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related

Six Sigma Green Belt desirable

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Wausau Supply Company is seeking an Industrial Engineer to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will apply lean methodologies to analyze routings, BOMs, processes and layouts with a focus on cost reduction and waste prevention.

The role combines expertise in manufacturing systems, supply chain, quality and project management to develop and improve processes for the company’s distribution and fabrication network.