Manufacturing Engineer

Central States•Lowell, AR

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer will manage process definition, capital acquisition, and process implementation. They will also train employees as necessary and lead Kaizen events to improve process performance. This role is for an Employee-Owner of one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and siding, which sells, manufactures, builds, and distributes metal building components and packages. The company has grown to over 13 locations nationwide since 1988 and is committed to making raving fans of their customers with their “right, on time, every time” commitment. The company looks for individuals who embody the values of “Own It” (customer-focused, eye for detail, reliable), “Can Do” (innovative thinker, embraces teamwork, open to change, positive impact), and “Act in Love” (humility, respect, kindness, honesty, patience, self-control). Employees are encouraged to give back to the community and can take paid time off to support a cause close to their heart.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability and willingness to learn production operations
Well organized and effective communication
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented, self-starter, thrives in a changing environment

Responsibilities

Improves Safety, Quality, Throughput, Efficiency, and repeatability of processes through the elimination of wastes and the application of lean manufacturing principles.
Drives and leads continuous improvement activities to improve process performance in safety, quality, on time delivery, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Manage and support projects as needed to support continuous improvement and growth objectives.
Coaches site management on lean manufacturing principles and their implementation.
Coaching site resources to facilitate their future state initiatives.
Assists sites in the development and understanding of financial justifications for action items required to attain the desired future state.
Maintains work instructions, work standards, JSAs, etc.
Creates and maintains Failure Mode and Effect analysis and resultant quality control plans.
Implements Visual Factory for all projects including standards for 5S, Inventory Management, Hourly Tracking, Visual Boards, and Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance.
Follows and enforces all plant safety procedures and uses all applicable personal protective gear.
Works with vendors to discover and develop equipment to support the achievement of the desired future state.
Maintains tracking and up to date timelines on all projects.
Drive and educate site operations and maintenance teams to become self-sufficient.
Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”

Benefits

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
401K Match
Education assistance available – Up to $5,250 each year
Profit-Sharing bonus or own it bonus
Medical – 100% employer-paid coverage available
Dental
Vision
Holiday pay
Vacation pay
Employee Assistance Program providing Confidential Emotional Support, Work and Lifestyle Support, Legal Guidance, Financial Resources and Digital Support
Care Guides to help employees navigate the complex healthcare system
Life insurance – 1.5x annual salary – 100% employer paid
Wellness Program – earn up to $1,200 annually when enrolling in a medical plan!
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability – 100% employer paid
Performance based merit increases
SHINE program – Employee Financial Assistance and Dependent Scholarships!