Manufacturing Engineering Manager - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Location Windom, MN

Wellness resources

Volunteer time 20 hours

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Toro Company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager for the Windom, MN facility. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers responsible for Assembly, Paint and Welding, promoting Lean practices, safety and continuous improvement to boost productivity.

Required: Engineering degree with eight+ years in manufacturing and at least two years in a leadership role; SAP/ERP familiarity and experience in budgeting, project oversight, and quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with eight+ years in consumer goods manufacturing.
• Two+ years in a managerial role.
• Budget planning skills and ability to adapt to customer needs.
• Experience with welding, powder coat painting, or progressive assembly processes.
• SAP experience preferred; ERP systems acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team in Windom, focusing on Assembly, Paint and Welding processes.
• Drive Lean improvements, safety, waste reduction and productivity.
• Set engineered time standards and coordinate new product start-ups.
• Collaborate with internal partners and drive capital budgeting and cost reductions.
• Ensure quality plans are implemented and maintain safety documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Project oversight

Quality procedures

Budget planning

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

**Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.**

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure,come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our Windom, MN team. This role will provide leadership of the team responsible for development and continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems, processes and methods to ensure consistent improvements in the productivity levels. Responsible for Assembly, Paint and Welding processes, tools, methods, and the related improvement in quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment.

What Will You Do?

SUPERVISION Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, productivity and safety. Responsible for housekeeping, productivity, manpower levels and work habit discipline. MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING: Manages and directs the Manufacturing Engineering function in the Windom facility, to ensure Assembly, Paint and Welding processes are completed according to company safety and quality specifications in an efficient and timely manner. Strongly advocates operational safety and Lean concepts of continuous improvement, waste reduction, measurements, and goal setting. Directs team to establish methods and maintain engineered time standards for all direct and indirect support labor operations. Reviews all new product projects and coordinates a smooth and efficient start up. Collaborates with internal partners, peers within site and across sites, New Product Development Teams, and other functional leaders Recommend changes in design to improve safety, quality or productivity. Provide feedback to production scheduling and operations personnel in order to maintain a relatively stable work force and attain the desired level of production, efficiency and quality. Coordinates corrective action through daily tiered meetings and production notes, suggesting design changes to improve processes. Seeks out advance technology, automation, etc. as they apply to manufacturing systems and methods and lead the facility in their implementation. QUALITY MANAGEMENT Responsible to assist in the implementation of quality plans designed to prevent defects in finished products. Ensures proper and timely communications with Materials and Assembly Operations to maintain quality standards. Ensures manufacturing engineers follow quality procedures and coordinates improvements with Quality department personnel. Assists in the implementation of ISO or quality plans within the facility. FINANCIAL AND BUDGET CONTROL Collaborates with site Finance to set annual and strategic capital budgets and assures execution of capital spending in accordance with those budgets. Approves engineering purchase orders to assure spending is aligned with approved budget guidelines. Coordinates plant productivity improvement goals; identifies and leads implementation of cost reductions and value analysis. SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS Ensure all Employees are trained in Safety Rules and procedures and support and consistently enforce safety policies. Participate in Safety Inspections and support Plant Safety activities in partnership with the EHS Manager. Establish Safety compliance strategies and accountability for team. Actively participate in review of accident investigations and responsible for design and implementation of employee ergonomics in workstation setup, processes tooling, and safety equipment. Ensures a regiment of ergonomic audits during startups and during production are completed. Maintain facility safety documentation, equipment or workstation process modifications.

What Do You Need?

Degree in Engineering with a minimum of eight+ years of experience in a manufacturing of consumer goods environment of which two years must include managerial responsibilities A minimum of 5+ years department level supervisory experience expected Budget planning experience, organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to work environment and customer needs Previous experience with any of the following: welding, powder coat painting, or progressive assembly processes Experience with team building, project oversight, and developing quality procedures Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, expectations and accountabilities SAP experience preferred, but experience in any ERP system acceptable Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings expected

Other Job-Related Components:

Working conditions - Combination of office work and on-the-floor observation and process changes. Will include sitting, standing, and walking. May periodically include lifting of up to 40 lb. Travel expectation - On average less than 15% - 20%, but may periodically experience short intervals of higher travel for training, conferences, and meetings

What Can We Give You?

• Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Location – Conveniently located in Windom, MN.
• Wellness – TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $120,000 - $140,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment experience for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a growing concern for job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.