Overview
LEAD Technical
Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
Location: Smithville, TN
Position Summary:
Entry level candidates with recent engineering degree will work for this role. Any relevant experience with process, industrial or manufacturing engineering is ideal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Create and maintain Value Stream maps for new products.
- Develop Production line Yamazumi, Standard Work, and Work Combinations
- Maintain plant layouts for new product launch, process changes, workflow updates, and any changes related to equipment movement, WIP and FG movement, and raw material storage.
- Maintain plant five-year layout plan showing phase in and phase out of all products.
- Maintain capacity plans for press, roll form, assembly, and any internal processes. Analyze and report these plans to production and management to ensure proper capacity is available.
- Work with PC and/or purchasing to develop internal and external packaging standards, including size and QPC’s. Optimize to work with production line constraints and to maintain proper inventory levels.
- Work with PC to optimize internal logistics flow for new and existing products.
- Develop internal racking systems for new products.
- Perform time studies and audits of production lines to confirm cycle times and to improve efficiency.
- Implement Kaizen projects to improve material handling, logistics, and operator efficiency.
- Generate reports on projects including continuous improvement and new product release status.
- Complete IE responsibilities for PIR’s for all new projects.
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency, using drafting tools and computer.
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
- Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities. Value analysis and value engineering ideas.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline and preferred with three (3) plus years’ experience in related field.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Certifications such as Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
- Have experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.
- Have strong communication, administrative and organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and programs.
- Be able to pass all background checks and pre-employment tests, including any required drug test.
About LEAD Technical:
The LEAD Technical team aims to build trusting partnerships with our partners seeking quality professional and skilled talent in the manufacturing, automation integration, IT, and construction spaces. With high praise for exceptional customer service, leadership, and quality matching, LEAD Technical is ready to anticipate your business needs and find the perfect candidates to solve your workforce challenges. LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Job Type:Full Time
