Operations Engineering Leader — Lean, Throughput & Growth

TAPCO (Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan 10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time

Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with

401K Plan with Employer Match (fully v

Job summary

TAPCO, a company focused on safer roads and communities, seeks a Director of Operations Engineering. Lead the ME and Applications Engineering teams from quote to production release, driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

You will own policies and procedures to improve quality and efficiency in a low volume, high mix environment. The role requires ownership of projects to meet business schedules and budgets, with a focus on engineering leadership and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Lead a team of Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve quality and efficiency in a low volume, high mix environment.
• Apply Lean manufacturing techniques and data-driven decision making to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve throughput and revenue growth.
• Develop labor standards, routing structures, and production time estimates.

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: If you are looking to be part of a company focused on

making our roads and communities safer, apply to join our team of

talented individuals today! \*Please note - The pay rate will be based

on experience. What TAPCO has to offer you Bonus Plan 10 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Personal Time Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with

no waiting period 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day

one) Company-Funded Short-Term Disability Health, Vision, and Dental

insurance Quarterly Company Events and Lunches Have a say in TAPCO

Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee What you will

accomplish as the Director of Operations Engineering at TAPCO: The

Director of Operations Engineering leads a leads the Manufacturing

Engineering (ME) and Applications Engineering team (Engineer to Order

quote to production release). This position works on cross-functional

teams, leading or as a member, to drive continuous improvement efforts

and works as a change agent initiating and managing projects to improve

methods, equipment and product development projects. This position is

accountable for developing production and engineering policies,

practices and procedures to improve quality and efficiency in a low

volume, high mix of signage and warning systems assembly operation. This

position plays an ownership role in ensuring projects meet business,

Schedule And Budget Objectives. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Industrial Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of

Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers. Establish departmental

goals, priorities, and project portfolios aligned with business

objectives. Create a culture of continuous improvement, accountability,

and data-driven decision-making. Manage engineering resources and

project prioritization to maximize operational impact. Productivity and

Throughput Improvement Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks

that constrain throughput and revenue growth. Lead initiatives to

improve labor productivity, equipment utilization, and workflow

efficiency. Develop and maintain labor standards, routing structures,

and production time estimates. Analyze production performance and

implement corrective actions to improve efficiency. Drive Lean

Manufacturing initiatives including waste elimination, flow improvement,

visual management, and standard work. Capacity Planning and Operational

Strategy Develop manufacturing capacity models and labor forecasting

tools. Partner with Operations and Planning to understand future demand

requirements and capacity constraints. Evaluate make-versus-buy

opportunities, staffing requirements, and capital investment needs.

Support strategic growth planning through facility, equipment, and labor

capacity assessments. Process Improvement and Manufacturing Optimization

Lead\... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity

Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with

Disabilities \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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