Production Engineering Manager

Medline • Hartland, WI

1d • $116,000 - $174,000

About The Position

Oversee and manage planning, organization, and productivity projects from conceptual stages through production cycles. Investigate current operating practices and scope, and develop and implement changes to improve operational productivity. Modify existing product designs, improve production techniques, and develop test procedures. The role manages engineering assignments and process improvements, partners with management and business leaders on product feasibility and productivity, oversees project budgets and milestones, and provides engineering subject matter expertise. It also includes responsibility for integrating systems and processes, forecasting department operating costs, and preparing budget requests. Management duties include overseeing employees or teams, assigning and reviewing work, hiring and developing staff, and applying organizational policies consistently. Medline offers a competitive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and career potential within a growing worldwide organization. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Benefits for employees working an average of 30 or more hours per week include health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off. Medline is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

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 other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing or distribution.
• Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems.
• Ability to adapt 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 disruption to daily operations.
• Drive development of new processes and procedures and enhancements to existing ones.
• Partner with management to assess engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, and demand for new and existing products.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities, investigate practices, and implement improvements to operational productivity.
• Manage project budgets, job estimates, and milestones to meet project goals and commitments.
• Analyze capital expenditure costs, including breakeven points, payback, and hard and soft savings.
• Conduct training on engineering concepts and tools, which may include 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.
• Integrate systems and processes, including workflow design, functional requirements, test plans, and production issues.
• Forecast department operating costs and prepare budget requests.
• Oversee employees or teams and manage day-to-day operations.
• Interpret and execute department or project policies, develop or recommend policy changes, and provide guidelines for staff.
• Hire staff, recommend pay increases, conduct performance reviews, support training and development, estimate staffing needs, assign work, and ensure completion dates and consistent application of organizational policies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager