Manufacturing Engineer

My Site; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Basalite Building Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of concrete masonry products across the Western United States, with a salary range of $80-$90K annually depending on experience. This role supports plant managers and supervisors by controlling production costs, inventories, and process improvements.

The position involves collaboration with procurement, sales, and production teams, utilization of SAP reports, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality or related field.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing support role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; bilingual preferred.
• Ability to analyze production costs and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent math and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Predictable, and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining production costs and standards.
• Assist with quality control efforts and analyze variances.
• Develop strategic plans with Operations managers and supervisors.
• Review major expenditures with supporting business justifications.
• Advise on raw material pricing and equipment purchases.
• Manage production within plant and WIP to maximize efficiencies and minimize scrap.
• Coordinate new product development between sales force and manufacturing.
• Assist in month-end and semi-annual inventories.
• Utilize SAP production reporting.
• Attend safety meetings and ensure safety rules are followed.
• Maintain predictable, regular attendance.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Cost analysis

Manufacturing

Bi-lingual

Accounting basics

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Quality

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies.

SALARY RANGE $80-$90K, ANNUALLY / DOE

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Regional Operations Manager, this position is responsible for supporting the manufacturing operations, which includes supporting plant managers and plant supervisors by maintaining production costs and standards, along with maintaining inventory control. Assists with quality control efforts, analyzing manufacturing variances and provides recommendations on manufacturing improvements; and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports the manufacturing efforts in the operations and supports strategic functions at Air Vol Block.
• Develops strategic plans with Operations manager and supervisors, related to facilities and organization.
• Reviews all major expenditures, both capital and expense with supporting business justifications.
• Advise on raw material pricing, equipment purchases and manufacturing agreements
• Supports technical development
• Manage all production within plant and WIP areas to maximize efficiencies and minimize scrap and overruns.
• Oversees write-offs and final billing for Air Vol Block
• Coordinates new product development between sales force and manufacturing.
• Assists in the month-end and semi-annual inventories.
• Utilize competently all SAP production reporting available
• Knowledgeable in all types of products produced.
• Interacts with inter-company personnel, vendors, customers and outside agencies in professional manner.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned from time to time by the company or its designated representatives.
• Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies and ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality or other applicable area of study, preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in a support capacity.
• Requires excellent communication skills, verbal and written, Bi-lingual is preferred.
• Ability to analyze production costs and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Software, specifically Excel.
• Requires excellent mathematical and problem-solving skills.
• Requires a valid driver's license
• Predictable, and Regular attendance is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking/listening, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms. Driving a motor vehicle for long and short distances
• Lifting up-to 80 pounds.
• Up to 5% travel time required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment with moderate noise.
• Plant environment with loud noise, moving machinery, dusty, dirty.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Extreme temperatures.
• Wear mandatory and/or other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

This is a regular, full-time position with competitive compensation and full benefits including medical/dental insurance, disability benefits, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan, and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening. Depending on the position, a background check and/or credit check may also be required.