Regional Manufacturing Engineer - Central Office

Davita Inc.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Project Engineer to drive innovation and project management across its facilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, with expertise in Continuous Improvement and strong leadership skills. This role offers opportunities to develop best practices and foster a culture of excellence within the organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K)

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Experience in leading projects using Continuous Improvement methods.
• Familiarity with Lean practices and visual mapping techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects with cross-functional teams aligned with strategic goals.
• Coordinate with engineering for capital equipment implementation.
• Lead problem-solving training to enhance processes.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Lean Principles

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

MS Project

Visio

Job description

ABOUT US

We are Wis-Pak, a leading manufacturer and distributor of popular beverages such as Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Lipton Iced Tea, Aquafina water, Vita Ice, Klarbrunn sparkling water, and Bubbl'r. You've probably seen and bought our products at your local stores or restaurants. We are a billion-dollar manufacturing and distribution organization offering ample opportunities to drive change, innovate processes, and help shape our company's future direction. We are looking for difference makers in all areas of our business to join us on our growth journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Paid Time Off


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Critical Illness/Accident Coverage


• Life Insurance


• Short & Long-term Disability


• 401(K)


• Profit Sharing


• Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Holidays

ABOUT THE JOB

TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with Engineering to introduce the newest innovations to ensure the business stays productive and competitive across 7 sites


• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations on capital equipment qualification and implementation


• Assist Maintenance & Operations to identify correct PM and repair parts list


• Facilitates from Engineering hand-off through commissioning to Employee training and stabilization


• Creates & maintains master data and routings


• Leads and trains problem solving methods to improve processes and controls

STANDARDS & PLAYBOOK

• Coordinates and structures flow line implementation standards that includes, material, product, people and equipment to ensure time, cost and deliverables are met


• Sustains and creates standards and metrics that provide best practices for line upgrades/modifications and/or new installations with the consideration of material flow


• Designs Job Instruction document controls and supports TWI program implementation

PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT

• Manages projects with cross functional teams as directed from the Strategic North Star


• Facilitate Obeya methodology throughout Corporate and sites to ensure alignment with Strategy


• Lead projects to create and sustain desirable results that have an impact to safety, quality, cost reduction, delivery and improve workflow inefficiencies.


• Foster and support Wis-Pak Mission, Culture and Values

DISCLAIMER: The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required


• Previous responsibility in leading projects utilizing Continuous Improvement methods through structured activities to obtain KPI goals


• Ability to look at complicated systems with an Innovative view for developing best practice


• Experience with Equipment and Manufacturing Engineering methods from a process and capital viewpoint


• Ability to follow and teach Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving methodology


• Lean practitioner that possesses experience with Toyota Production System or similar industry recognized Lean training


• Familiar with facility layout and process mapping, such as Value Stream Mapping, Shikumi or Makigami


• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Possess personal accountability and be a self-starter with passion for continuous improvement


• Ability to work effectively and develop relationships with all levels of employees, management, vendors, and customers.


• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficient with computer applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, MS Project, and statistical tools such as Minitab or SPC for Excel)


• Must meet Pre-employment Drug Screening Requirements and background check

Wis-Pak/WP Beverage is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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