Engineering Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Assistant General Manager and is responsible for managing the people and equipment associated with the specified commodities; keep operations running in a safe, quality conscience and cost-effective manner, while focusing on systemic root cause and process improvements. This position requires a positive, “can-do” attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, decisiveness, and demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and essential duties required to successfully perform this job.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and mentor employees in Engineering (Process, Tooling, Manufacturing, Program Launch, Controls, etc.)
• Prioritize department objectives and tasks related to field and production needs
• Support new product launch, tooling, equipment moves, and business transfers
• Support new programs from the APQP phase through launch and production
• Provide strategic analysis and tracking of scrap and machine downtime
• Establish and maintain spare parts
• Responsible for all pre-launch documentation and PFEMA
• Provide daily support to technical and operations departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Able to demonstrate understanding of how job performance affects product quality and customer satisfaction
• Able to set priorities, create clarity, manage expectations, and lead others
• Able to work well with others; build and maintain positive Team Member relations
• Able to prepare, read and interpret written reports, instructions, procedures, and guidelines
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, team members, suppliers, and customers
• Able to communicate in front of an audience during training and/or meetings
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
• Able to work under the pressure of meeting schedules, personnel issues, production deadlines and managing multiple priorities
• Able to work flexible and additional hours as required
• Able to use computer and software as required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cottondale, AL 35453: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with tooling and equipment?
• Do you have experience with workflow analysis, capital expenditure justification, and project management?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing Operations: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location