Manufacturing Engineering Technician jobs in Monroe, LA

• Mentors and develops employees into problem solvers
• Accomplishes manufacturing results by planning, monitoring and appraising job results
• Actively coaches, counsels and disciplines employees supporting enforcement of systems, policies and procedures
• Clearly communicates job expectations
• Supervises the activities of employees involved in production, assembly, fabrication operations or support functions.
• Assigns employees to tasks to maximize productivity, minimize costs and maintain quality
• Reviews work schedules, material and manpower resources
• Directs staff through lead employee or directly
• Participates in establishing and modifying operation methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment and procedures
• Performs advanced production tasks as needed
• Reviews and compiles operational records, such as floor inspection reports and tool, equipment and supply usage and safety reports
• Participates in special projects as required

• Establishes and utilizes frameworks and systems, including tools such as visual management, problem solving, standard work, 5S and kaizen.
• Adheres to and promotes the Milbank Family Values
• Cooperates and commits in a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables
• Resolves difficult or complicated challenges using the problem-solving process
• Actively embraces our core principles

Technical:

• An understanding of the principles of lean manufacturing and how to implement the tools in support of operational performance goals
• Appropriate knowledge of relevant safety and environmental regulations and procedures
• Ability to use the manufacturing information system to obtain information pertaining to the facility
• Ability to create and maintain documents in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and have some exposure to a manufacturing information system.

Leadership:

• Ability to handle personnel issues decisively and fairly
• Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.
• Ability to direct the activities of a group of hourly employees; effective supervisory skills

Planning and Organization Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
• Ability to delegate work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities

Team-Based Orientation:

• Ability and willingness to consider the impact of one’s own decisions on others, both inside and outside of their immediate work group
• Ability to relate to others in a professional manner and effectively deal with sensitive personnel issues while considering the needs, wants and feeling of others
• Ability to work with other individuals toward common goals by demonstrating respect, listening to others’ points of view, avoiding defensiveness, expressing personal viewpoints with tact, avoiding blaming others or finger-pointing and being persuasive without personal attacks or intimidation.

Results Drive and Attitude:

• Ability to make a commitment to a particular course of action under all levels of uncertainty and situations that lack incomplete information
• Ability to maintain personal and team stamina and productivity over long hours and has the commitment to results that drives beyond the minimum requirements of effort and activity
• Ability to maintain good attitude toward work and others under all business conditions
• Ability and desire to learn new processes and procedures to improve business performance
• Ability to interact with all individuals in the organization in a manner that is appropriate to their style and custom while fostering understanding, respect and cooperation in all working conditions.
• Ability to lead actions that encourage trust and mutual respect among subordinates, peers and upper management.
• Must be present at work when scheduled.