Manufacturing Engineer II- Diamond Kote Division

Wausau Supply Company; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year

9 paid holidays

100% Employee Owned

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Employer funded with retirement up to

401K Retirement Fund - Additional opp.

Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ LT

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunity for advancement

Training and development

Employee Material Purchase Program

Job summary

Wausau Supply Company seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, and operational excellence. You will drive safety, quality, capacity, and cost improvements while mentoring teams and coordinating cross-functional efforts.

Ideal candidates bring Lean and Six Sigma know-how and a history of delivering measurable results in manufacturing settings. This role emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and collaboration across departments to

Qualifications

• Hold a Bachelor of Science or MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3-8+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing performance within assigned production areas.
• Develop long-term improvement roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify, justify, and lead capital investment projects.
• Develop business cases including ROI, payback, risk, and capacity analysis.
• Manage projects from concept through startup and validation.
• Lead value stream improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and implement process changes that improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Establish manufacturing standards and best practices.
• Serve as technical resource for operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor interns and other team members.
• Lead engineering reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Analyze labor utilization, operational costs, and production performance.
• Drive cost reduction projects with measurable savings targets.
• Support budget planning and capital forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish manufacturing priorities.
• Support capacity planning and future growth initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science or MS in Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing Technology/Industrial Engineering

Job description

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

Brief Description

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry’s leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS We Offer

• 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
• 9 paid holidays
• 100% Employee Owned
• Employee Stock Ownership Program

~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour

• 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training and development
• Employee Material Purchase Program

What This Role Will Be Doing

The Manufacturing Engineer II independently leads manufacturing improvement initiatives, capital projects, and operational excellence programs. This position serves as a technical leader within the organization, driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, capacity, cost, and equipment reliability while mentoring team members and influencing cross-functional teams.

Key Duties/Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

Manufacturing Leadership

• Own manufacturing performance within assigned production areas.
• Develop long-term improvement roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Lead complex root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Capital Project Management

• Identify, justify, and lead capital investment projects.
• Develop business cases including ROI, payback, risk, and capacity analysis.
• Manage projects from concept through startup and validation.

Process Optimization

• Lead value stream improvement initiatives utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Design and implement process changes that improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Establish manufacturing standards and best practices.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as technical resource for operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
• Coach and mentor interns and other members of the team.
• Lead engineering reviews and provide technical recommendations.

Financial Responsibility

• Analyze labor utilization, operational costs, and production performance.
• Drive cost reduction projects with measurable savings targets.
• Support budget planning and capital forecasting activities.

Strategic Influence

• Collaborate with leadership to establish manufacturing priorities.
• Support capacity planning and future growth initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and automation opportunities.

Education And Experience

• Hold a Bachelor of Science or MS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 3-8+ years manufacturing engineering experience.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products is a strong plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20% (Domestic and/or International.)

Conclusion:

A WSC Manufacturing Engineer will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an employee cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Manufacturing Engineer will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity and the willingness to do what our competition will not. The maintenance and growth of WSC is every employee’s primary objective.

Wausau Supply Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.