Industrial Engineering Manager jobs in Appleton, WI

WHO WE ARE

We're a global team of over 25,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service.

From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you're looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Engaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus. At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

HOW YOU WILL DO IT

Purpose Statement: Provide direction to our site Industrial Engineering teams within the AMER region in areas to improve productivity and operational excellence across the manufacturing locations. This role serves as technical specialist for core functions as; manufacturing layouts/flow models, capacity models and ergonomics.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Build flexible time-standard, costing, and operational models that enable clear measures of productivity, optimized ergonomics and minimization of non-value added activities.
• Manufacturing Process Development:
  • Lead identification of issues impeding product flow, applying lean principles to alleviate process bottlenecks and reduce work in progress (WIP).
  • Lead injury prevention activities, lost time accidents and human ergonomic factors.
  • Lead documentation of current and future value stream mapping of manufacturing or transactions-based processes and drive continuous improvement actions based on the value streams.
• Develop and maintain a Community of Practice (CoP) at the regional and site levels. Leverage the CoP to develop and effectively execute the strategy. Use the CoP to obtain stakeholder input on various issues and as a conduit to implement initiatives
• New Product Introduction - Lead standardization of methods for manufacturing process solutions and optimization of parameters for streamlining of sequences, layouts, and routes to reduce wastes.
• Partner with site technical managers to drive training, development and performance management for site industrial engineering teams by providing consistent performance-related feedback that leads to effective resource plans that supports business growth and technology trends.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma in the development and maintenance pull systems such as KanBan and Two-Bin, Standard Work and Visual Management.
• Ownership of regional and site level projects that are critical for the success of the regional and/or site.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Lead value stream mapping, design and implementation of effective work stations and creation of standard work including 6S expectations
• Lead lean manufacturing / lead time reduction activities with the regional and site level.
• Travel may be required to meet the needs of the business (estimated 25-33%).

Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• Six (6) years of related experience is required.
• Extensive understanding of manufacturing flow and lean manufacturing principles is required.

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Advanced Decision Making and Problem Solving.
• Ability to multi-site teams and interact with senior management.
• Ability to lead through influence
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• Advanced Teamwork and Flexibility
• Intermediate Motivation
• Intermediate Conflict Management
• Demonstrated ability to attract and develop talent
• General office equipment and materials.

Work Environment:

The work setting should consist of an office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a low noise level.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.