Operations Excellence Engineer

ProDriven Global Brands; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Werner Co. is hiring an Operations Excellence Engineer at our Crystal Lake, Illinois facility.

The role leads CI projects to boost efficiency and reduce waste, coordinating teams and using data-driven insights to improve operations. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechatronics/Automation Engineering with 7+ years in automated process improvements, TPS/Lean, ISO9001 audits, and strong problem-solving using DMAIC and FMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Automation Engineering; 7+ years senior experience in automated process improvements in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean/TPS principles and continuous improvement.
• Experience with ISO9001:2015 audits and cost impact assessment.
• Proficient in DMAIC, line balancing or work leveling; strong problem-solving methods.
• FMEA, poka-yoke, and data-driven decision making are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize strategic improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing processes.
• Develop and execute plans to drive efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate meetings, delegate tasks, and communicate progress to the team.
• Use advanced data analysis to uncover trends and provide insights.
• Create reports with actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Promote data-driven culture and drive innovation in processes.
• Conduct workshops to engage staff in problem solving.
• Provide training on process changes to employees.
• Oversee a portfolio of improvement projects aligning with strategic goals.
• Lead internal ISO9001:2015 audits and support quality management.
• Supervise six direct reports including CI coordinator and automation/manufacturing engineers.

Skills

TPS/Lean

ISO9001 audits

DMAIC

8D problem solving

FMEA

Poka-yoke

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS?BECAUSE WEARETHE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE!You will find our market leading products and brands onjob sitesall over the world.

Focusing on end users' needs and delivering exceptional customer experience drives our success. Our entire process—from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization—creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across the world, ProDriven Global Brands are most preferred.

Presently this position is onsite for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs. The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Overview

Werner Co. seeks an Operations Excellence Engineer at our manufacturing facility in Crystal Lake, Illinois in the Continuous Improvement Department responsible for leading transformative projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing waste.

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:

(1) identifying and prioritizing strategic opportunities for improvement in existing manufacturing processes, focusing on substantial impact areas;

(2) developing and executing comprehensive plans to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and elevate overall operational performance;

(3) effectively coordinating meetings, delegating tasks, and communicating progress to the manager's team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals;

(4) utilizing advanced data analysis techniques to uncover intricate trends and patterns, providing nuanced insights for continuous improvement;

(5) creating sophisticated reports that convey findings and actionable recommendations to the team;

(6) instilling a culture of continuous improvement, promoting the use of data-driven decision-making and encouraging innovation, and introducing and championing innovative concepts and approaches to further optimize operational processes;

(7) conducting impactful workshops to engage personnel at all levels in problem-solving and idea generation;

(8) providing comprehensive training sessions to ensure all employees are well-informed about process changes;

(9) overseeing and managing a portfolio of improvement projects, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic objectives;

(10) playing a lead role as an internal auditor for ISO9001:2015, ensuring compliance and contributing to continuous improvement in quality management systems; and (11) supervising six direct reports including a CI coordinator and automation and manufacturing engineers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Mechatronics Engineering or Automation Engineering and seven years of senior-level experience with implementing automated process improvements in a manufacturing environment is required.

Must have experience with:

(1) Toyota Production System (TPS) principles, including Lean Manufacturing;

(2) ISO9001:2015 audits; (3) costing and impact on production changes;

(3) DMAIC Methodology, including line balancing or work leveling;

(4) Advanced Knowledge Problem Solving (including 8D’s, 5 -Why, or Fishbone);

(5) FMEA Failure modes and effects analysis;

(6) poka-yoke error prevention processes; and

(7) ERP systems and how data is stored and used for manufacturing.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, this posting includes the anticipated compensation and benefits for this role. The expected pay for this position is $200,000 annually, which reflects the amount the company reasonably expects to offer.

Benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, company‑paid holidays, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Benefits:

• 401(k) company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. ProDriven Global Brands is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to ProDriven Global Brands are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. ProDriven Global Brands will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.

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