Ingeniero de Proyectos - Facilities y Mantenimiento

Kohler Co.

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Plant Maintenance Manager, the Ingeniero de Proyectos is responsible for managing the Kaizen Team and prioritizing continuous-improvement projects focused on safety, productivity, and quality to help achieve plant goals. The position coordinates a group of technicians and works with production supervisors to deliver project items as planned. The role includes supporting the implementation of solutions in production areas, supervising and teaching technicians, establishing project schedules, maintaining 5S in the workshop, and supporting workplace safety. It also involves identifying and ordering tools, maintaining appropriate supplies of materials and spare parts, participating in KOS events, recording project outcomes and savings calculations, and maintaining Standard Work Sheets and Glass Walls. The position is onsite in Juarez, Nuevo León. Kohler describes a competitive total rewards package supporting health and wellbeing, career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a culture of innovation.

Requirements

Preferred education: high school or technical degree.
Preferred 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a large plant and in a similar position.
Preferred working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software applications.
Preferred understanding of mechanics, blacksmithing, and carpentry.
Critical traits: urgency, thoroughness, aggressiveness, cautiousness, self-structure, assertiveness, and energy.
Supporting traits: ego-drive, ego-strength, external structure, gregariousness, and sociability.
Critical behaviors: willingness to make tough decisions; establishing goals, priorities, and expectations for staff; persistence; effective use of resources; and working quickly.
Supporting behaviors: persuasively selling ideas to gain support and buy-in; recognizing problems, issues, and opportunities; independently setting goals, objectives, and priorities; managing multiple tasks and activities; and coping with rejection.

Nice To Haves

High school or technical degree.
1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in a large plant and in a similar position.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software applications.
Understanding of mechanics, blacksmithing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

Provide suggestions and support for implementing solutions in production areas.
Supervise technicians’ work and teach them how to perform their jobs effectively.
Coordinate activities with production supervisors to deliver items as expected.
Establish a timeframe for each project and deliver items to customers on the planned date.
Ensure 5S implementation in the workshop.
Provide safety meetings and feedback to Kaizen technicians to help avoid accidents.
Identify and order needed tools, and maintain appropriate quantities of materials and spare parts in the workplace to ensure a quick response.
Participate in KOS events by conducting continuous-improvement projects aimed at improving productivity or safety.
Record project results and calculate savings.
Keep the Standard Work Sheet and Glass Walls in good condition.
Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for the position.