Manufacturing Engineer

Central States Manufacturing, Inc.; Lowell, Jasper (AR, AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Education assistance available - Up to

Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus

Medical - 100% employer-paid coverage

Dental

Vision

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Employee Assistance Program providing…

Care Guides to help employees navigate

Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary -

Wellness Program - earn up to $1,200

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability - 100% employer

Performance based merit increases

SHINE program - Employee Financial Aid

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process definition, capital projects, and implementation of lean initiatives. You will train staff, drive Kaizen events, and coach site teams to improve safety, quality, throughput and overall performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience, with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills. Travel up to 50% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to learn production operations.
• Well organized and effective communication.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, self-starter, thrives in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage process definition, capital acquisition, and process implementation.
• Train employees as necessary and lead Kaizen events to improve process performance.
• Improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and repeatability of processes using lean principles.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to boost safety, quality, on-time delivery and KPIs.
• Coaching and mentoring site management on lean manufacturing implementations.
• Develop and maintain financial justifications for action items.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Come be an Employee-Owner of one of the nation's largest producers of metal roofing and siding! We sell, manufacture, build, and distribute metal building components and packages. Since 1988 we've grown to over 13 locations nationwide. We make raving fans of our customers with our "right, on time, every time" commitment.

So, who are we looking for?

People who "Own It" – Commitment to the customer, the company, and each other

You are customer-focused with an eye for detail.

You are reliable.

People who "Can Do" – Our Attitude:

You are an innovative thinker pursuing continuous improvement.

You embrace teamwork.

You want to positively make an impact and open to change.

People who "Act in Love" – Treats others with humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

You enjoy giving back to your community. We take great pride in the communities we live in, so we give back with our time and talents. Each year you can take paid time off to support a cause close to your heart.

And what will you do?

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will manage process definition, capital acquisition, and process implementation. They will also train employees as necessary and lead Kaizen events to improve process performance.

Core Functions

• Improves Safety, Quality, Throughput, Efficiency, and repeatability of processes through the elimination of wastes and the application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Drives and leads continuous improvement activities to improve process performance in safety, quality, on time delivery, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage and support projects as needed to support continuous improvement and growth objectives.
• Coaches site management on lean manufacturing principles and their implementation.
• Coaching site resources to facilitate their future state initiatives.
• Assists sites in the development and understanding of financial justifications for action items required to attain the desired future state.
• Maintains work instructions, work standards, JSAs, etc
• Creates and maintains Failure Mode and Effect analysis and resultant quality control plans
• Implements Visual Factory for all projects including standards for 5S, Inventory Management, Hourly Tracking, Visual Boards, and Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance.
• Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear.
• Works with vendors to discover and develop equipment to support the achievement of the desired future state.
• Maintains tracking and up to date timelines on all projects
• Drive and educate site operations and maintenance teams to become self-sufficient.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
  • Own It - Commitment to customer, the company, and each other
  • Can Do - Pursuing continuous improvement
  • Act in Love - Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control

Education & Experience

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to learn production operations
• Well organized and effective communication
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, self-starter, thrives in a changing environment

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment and mfg. plant environment. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift to 50 lbs. Able to communicate verbally and electronically. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and in a non-temperature-controlled environment. While performing the core function of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, squat walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach/pull/push/grab with hands and arms, kneel, and crouch, twist, and bend. This position will be exposed to working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform core functions.

Travel

Up to 50% to support site activities.

Benefits Offered

At Central States, we are an ESOP. That means each one of our employees is an owner of the company and receives an allocation of stock every year. This allows all our employees to share in the wealth and success of the company. We also offer:

• 401K Match
• Education assistance available - Up to $5,250 each year
• Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus
• Medical - 100% employer-paid coverage available
• Dental
• Vision
• Holiday pay
• Vacation pay
• Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
• Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
• Life insurance - 1.5x annual salary - 100% employer paid
• Wellness Program - earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability - 100% employer paid
• Performance based merit increases
• SHINE program - Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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