Regional Lean & Production Engineer

UFP Industries, Inc.; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Regional Production Engineer in Bartow, FL. This role acts as an internal consultant on CI, implementing productivity gains, safety and ergonomic improvements, and capital project installations across plants.

You will coach teams on Lean principles, drive 5S, Kanban and value stream mapping, and lead problem solving to optimize processes. Travel to sites may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related discipline preferred
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Strong English reading/writing/speaking skills
• 3–5 years of related experience
• Knowledge of UFP products or similar industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and install capital projects and manage their execution
• Identify productivity and safety improvements across plants
• Troubleshoot manufacturing productivity issues
• Maintain knowledge of machinery and equipment for potential applications
• Conduct safety start-up checklists for new installations
• Evaluate processes using 5S, value stream mapping, TPM and setup reduction to find waste and improvement opportunities
• Coordinate CI training and project activities with site personnel
• Share successes and lessons learned across sites
• Mentor employees on CI and Lean principles
• Assist plants with idle asset utilization and project management
• Prepare reports and monitor compliance with company policies

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Setup reduction

Value stream mapping

5S

Kanban

Standardized work

Problem solving

Project leadership

Interpersonal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Regional Production Engineer in Bartow, FL. This role acts as an internal consultant on CI, implementing productivity gains, safety and ergonomic improvements, and capital project installations across plants.

You will coach teams on Lean principles, drive 5S, Kanban and value stream mapping, and lead problem solving to optimize processes. Travel to sites may be required as projects progress.