Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Energizer • Asheboro, NC

108d • $126,000 - $181,000

About The Position

As the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Energizer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing the Manufacturing Engineering function within the entity, driving operational excellence and innovation encompassing a wide range of areas. You will lead and support the development of platform technologies that will have significant impact on the competitiveness of Energizer and the success of new product initiatives with regard to performance, manufacturability, and competitiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10+ years of rewarding and impactful experience in leading manufacturing operations inclusively
• Experience in a large multi-product and multi-step processes manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of results-oriented management and leadership achievements in driving operational excellence
• Expertise in applying Lean Manufacturing methodologies to drive operational efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes effectively, while maintaining clear and concise communication with the team

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Lean Six Sigma or other certifications
• 3-5 years of high-speed automated assembly equipment experience or equivalent experience
• Experience with simulation tools for process design
• Knowledge of ergonomics in manufacturing settings
• Familiarity with capacity planning and investment strategies

Responsibilities

• Proactively drive continuous improvement initiatives in Manufacturing Engineering to optimize operational efficiency, foster innovation, and drive impactful change within the organization
• Exemplify Energizer's core capabilities to achieve service excellence, surpass organizational objectives, and uphold fiscal responsibility
• Establish goals, drive performance, cultivate competencies, acknowledge achievements, and promote employee engagement and well-being
• Manage all Product & Process lean techniques, ensuring the maintainability of production tools through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and associated skills
• Continuous improvement will be a key focus, particularly concerning line architectures, capacities, capabilities, and time referentials (DMAIC/PDCA)
• Identify medium- and long-term improvements using a lean diagnosis approach, and collaborate with the team to manage the retrofit and renewal of production means for sustained growth
• Define the organizational structure necessary for new projects or adjustments in production volume to optimize costs
• Lead the research, justification, design, acquisition, and seamless implementation of cutting-edge equipment for diverse applications in battery production, actively driving technological advancements and operational excellence through innovation
• Exercise both hierarchical and functional responsibilities for diverse teams that may vary in technology and business focus
• Lead planning and managing the Capital budgets and projects throughout the facility
• Strategically recommend innovative technical solutions to overcome challenges in developing new products and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence
• Lead continuous improvement actions for the site
• Identify potential medium- and long-term improvements using lean diagnosis approach
• Collect, organize and analyze data from a variety of sources, make conclusions and recommendations and provide regular progress reports on projects
• Maintain a current awareness of new technology and developments relevant to areas of specialty
• Ensure the performance of industrial processes, including but not limited to DT (Downtime), IE (Industrial Engineering), OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and TTP (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Use oral and written communication skills to update management, peers and team members of progress and findings
• Participate in cross-functional teams and interface effectively with other functional areas to progress programs
• Work with inside and outside resources to develop ideas and designs, procure materials and refine systems involving process improvements, technology enhancements, and ergonomic improvements
• Supervise and train others to perform relevant work and perform administrative tasks associated with job function

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare insurance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree