Production Engineering Manager

Medline Industries, LP•Hartland, WI

1d•$116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Oversee and manage planning, organizing, and productivity projects from conceptual stages through production cycles. Investigate current operational practices and scope, develop and implement changes to improve operational productivity, modify existing product designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. Manage complex assignments to develop new or enhanced operating procedures, troubleshoot technical issues, and minimize impacts on daily operations. Drive process and procedure development or enhancement, partnering with management to evaluate engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and demand for products. Work with business leaders to identify opportunities and implement process improvements. Manage project budgets, estimates, and milestones; analyze capital expenditure costs, breakeven points, payback, and savings. Provide training on engineering concepts and tools as appropriate, including statistics, kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, time studies, and observations. Provide subject matter expertise on content, processes, and procedures, potentially across multiple locations and internationally as business needs require. Oversee integration of systems and processes, including workflow design, functional requirements, test plans, and production issues. Forecast departmental operating costs and prepare budget requests. The role manages the day-to-day operations of a group of employees and may oversee professional employees or teams, or manage non-professional employees through supervisors. Responsibilities include interpreting and executing policies, recommending and implementing policy changes, establishing staff guidelines, hiring and developing staff, recommending pay increases, conducting performance reviews, estimating staffing needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Medline Industries, LP offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and career potential in a growing worldwide organization. The position is bonus and/or incentive eligible. The anticipated annual salary range is $116,000 to $174,000; actual salary varies based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Benefits for employees working an average of at least 30 hours per week include health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Employees working fewer than 30 hours per week receive 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp. Medline emphasizes belonging, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of engineering experience demonstrating technical writing, research paper writing, and/or experimental design experience.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment used in designing and producing goods and services.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and/or distribution.
Knowledge and experience with ERP systems.
Openness to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
Creativity and alternative thinking to develop ideas and solutions to work-related problems.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Intermediate computer and systems skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Manage complex assignments to develop new or enhanced operating procedures, troubleshoot technical issues, and minimize impacts to daily operations.
Drive development of new processes and procedures and enhancement of existing processes and procedures.
Partner with management to evaluate engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and demand for new and existing products.
Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, investigate practices, and implement productivity improvements.
Manage project budgets, job estimates, and milestones to meet project goals and commitments.
Analyze capital expenditure costs to determine breakeven points, payback, and hard and soft savings.
Conduct training on engineering concepts and tools when appropriate, including statistics, kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, time studies, and observations.
Provide subject matter expertise on content, processes, and procedures, potentially at multiple locations and internationally as business needs require.
Manage integration of systems and processes, including workflow design, functional requirements, test plans, and production issues.
Forecast departmental operating costs and prepare budget requests.
Manage day-to-day operations of a group of employees and oversee professional employees or teams, or non-professional employees through supervisors.
Interpret and execute department or project policies, recommend and implement policy changes, and provide staff guidelines.
Hire and develop staff, recommend pay increases, conduct performance reviews, estimate personnel needs, assign work, meet completion dates, and ensure consistent application of organizational policies.
Investigate operational practices, modify product designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Continuing education and training
Employee Assistance Program access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
Employee Resource Groups access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
Employee Service Corp access for employees working fewer than 30 hours per week
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility