Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Somerset, NJ

Description

JOB OVERVIEW

Support, drive and lead Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement systematic methodology implementation in the PIM Brands site ensuring effective governance following the "plan–do– check–act" (PDCA) flow. The position interfaces extensively with all pillars and functions to build capability and eliminate losses to deliver the plant Compelling Business Need (CBN) and annual objectives. This role is responsible for implementing Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement systematic tools while building the required capability, as well as pulling the other pillars to guarantee the delivery of business results through a High-Performance approach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide training on CI tools and techniques to help drive teams through CI cycles. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targets.
• Identify process improvement needs with department leads, facilitate sessions and support execution of newly established improvements.
• Once improvements are done, validate outcome benefits and support creation of new standards and qualification of members into new working processes.
• Benchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners.
• Actively participate and drive the Weekly performance meetings and roadmap with a cell/business unit and performance improvement architecture.
• Drive “Win the Day” (Daily Management System) work process across the site.
• In-depth knowledge and capability to train others on program management and root cause problem solving skills to eliminate loss/waste.
• Ensure robust work process implementation & sustainability across the site through capability building of work process owners and executing work process health checks.
• Establish pillar governance process to constantly assess and Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement review progress.
• Support development of Core “Shop Floor Operator” Centric organization.
• Ensures proper and timely communication with all levels of the organization: Pillars’ teams escalating to eliminate barriers and correct any delay/ deviation of the plan.
• Develop his/her key customers into High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) role models.
• Promote servant leadership and Gemba Walks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 15 lbs. Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and plant floor environment. When on the plant floor, it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor. Protective eye wear and gloves may be required in certain situations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Bachelors Degree Strongly Preferred in (Engineering Disciplines, Industrial/Manufacturing engineers, and supply chain operations)

Extensive management knowledge including TPM, Lean Manufacturing and/or integrated performance improvement processes. Good working knowledge of the supply chain and the plant organization.

Solid knowledge of at least Pillar performance management.

Solid knowledge of Focused Improvement/ Analytical Skills (Root Cause Analysis (RCA)/ Focus Improvement tools.

Ability to blend people into teams; creates strong morale and leverages on diversity in his/her work;

Effective at being a Servant Leader with the ability to lead and manage change.

Results driven with a strong sense of urgency

Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate with entire organization from hourly employees through executive leadership. Must have effective coaching skills at shop floor level

Excellent planning and organization skills

Ability to build positive relationships with plant leadership teams, corporate continuous improvement team and other functions as necessary

Proven ability to improve results & increase efficiency