Regional Production Engineer

UFP Industries; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries in Bartow, FL seeks an internal CI consultant to drive productivity gains, capital project installations, and safety and ergonomic improvements through process design, layout, and machinery specs. The role may require up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities include leading Lean initiatives, coaching staff, auditing compliance, and sharing key learnings across sites to reduce waste and improve manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and Lean principles.
• Experience with 5S, Kanban, standardized work, and value stream mapping.
• 3–5 years in related areas and familiarity with UFP's org and products.
• Proficient in English reading/writing/speaking; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects installation and follow up as required.
• Identify opportunities for productivity and safety improvements.
• Troubleshoot plant productivity issues and coordinate CI training.
• Maintain knowledge of machinery and equipment for applications.
• Conduct safety audits and start-up checklists for new installations.
• Evaluate processes using waste walks, VSM, 5S, setup reduction, TPM.
• Lead cross-site CI activities and share learning and successes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kanban

Standardized work

Value stream mapping

Setup reduction

Visual Factory

MS Office

AutoCAD

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Functions as an internal consultant with regard to CI principles, the implementation of productivity increases, capital project installation, safety and ergonomic improvements, through process design, layout and machinery specifications. This role has the potential of 75% travel.

Job Summary

Functions as an internal consultant with regard to CI principles, the implementation of productivity increases, capital project installation, safety and ergonomic improvements, through process design, layout and machinery specifications. This role has the potential of 75% travel.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages all aspects of the installation of capital projects and follows up as required.
• Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety related improvements.
• Troubleshoots plants productivity issues as required.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operational applications and assist plants in machinery/equipment specification.
• Procures approved and specified M & E as assigned.
• Conducts machinery safety and guarding audits as required.
• Conducts safety start-up checklists for new installations.
• Evaluates plant manufacturing processes utilizing tools such as waste walks, value stream mapping, 5S, setup reduction, TPM to help identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
• Works with site personnel to help coordinate the CI training and project activities.
• Acts as a conduit for sharing of successes, key learning's, and other CI information.
• Teaches, coaches, mentors all levels of employees on CI and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Advises plants regarding availability and potential application of idle assets.
• Reviews activities and goals periodically to insure contribution to overall goals and objectives.
• Monitors assigned plants compliance to Company policies and procedures as they relate to the
• Manufacturing environment.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred bachelor degree in an engineering relating discipline or equivalent
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated working knowledge on Lean principles including: 5S, Kanban, standardized work, process flow, value stream mapping, setup reduction and Visual Factory
• Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in related areas
• Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
• Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes, organize, and prioritize work
• Requires great analytical, problem solving and mechanical skills/aptitude
• Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets.
• Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required.
• Ability to use a computer and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business and engineer related software (AutoCAD)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrated skill in leading project and other people
• Demonstrated skill in improving processes

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.