Operations Engineer

Confidential Jobs; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking an Operations Engineer to optimize processes and improve efficiency. Responsibilities include implementing lean practices, training staff, and analyzing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience with Toyota Production Systems. The role offers a full-time position in Smyrna, TN with attractive benefits including medical and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience applying lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support training and coaching of employees in lean methodologies.
• Utilize statistical analysis to evaluate current manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to the planning and design of new production line layouts.
• Develop standard operating procedures and value stream maps.

Skills

Toyota Production Systems experience

Lean methodologies

Statistical analysis

Continuous Improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Engineering

Job description

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Our Operations Engineer collaborates with the company's production system to optimize processes and enhance efficiency. The role emphasizes the implementation of cost-effective manufacturing methods and tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. The Operations Engineer oversees the direction, coordination, and evaluation of Continuous Improvement efforts within their assigned area of the facility.

**Must Have Toyoda Production Systems experience

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain Continuous Improvement initiatives, including reducing cycle times, minimizing scrap, and enhancing processes.
• Support the training, coaching, and mentoring of employees in lean methodologies, as well as lead lean manufacturing programs and initiatives across the plant, such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and workstation efficiency improvements.
• Utilize statistical analysis and mathematical modeling to evaluate current manufacturing processes, forecast future states, assess staffing needs, and establish production standards.
• Contribute to the planning and design of new production line locations and layouts.
• Develop standard operating procedures, work-in-progress (WIP) standards, and value stream maps.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement workshops for designated areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or an Engineering discipline from an accredited four-year institution.
• At least 3 years of experience applying lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Working experience with Toyota Production Systems or similar methodologies
• Proven track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Child care support

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