Regional Production Engineer - MidWest - UFP MAGNA, LLC
MAGNA, UT
About the Job
Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.
UFP Contruction is currently hiring for a Regional Production Engineer that will function as an internal consultant with regard to CI principles, the implementation of productivityincreases, capital project installation, safety and ergonomic improvements, through process design,layout and machinery specifications.
Travel: 75% required, Monday-Thursday traveling (4 days/week), and on Friday, then working from home plant or home office.
Location:prefer candidate reside near one of these plants but not required:
* Tooele, Utah
* Chandler, Arizona
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Manages all aspects of the installation of capital projects and follows up as required.
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Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety related improvements.
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Troubleshoots plants productivity issues as required.
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Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operationalapplications and assist plants in machinery/equipment specification.
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Procures approved and specified M and E as assigned.
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Conducts machinery safety and guarding audits as required.
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Conducts safety start-up checklists for new installations.
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Evaluates plant manufacturing processes utilizing tools such as waste walks, value streammapping, 5S, setup reduction, TPM to help identify areas of waste and opportunities forimprovement.
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Works with site personnel to help coordinate the CI training and project activities.
*
Acts as a conduit for sharing of successes, key learning's, and other CI information.
*
Teaches, coaches, mentors all levels of employees on CI and Lean manufacturing principles.
*
Advises plants regarding availability and potential application of idle assets.
*
Reviews activities and goals periodically to insure contribution to overall goals and objectives.
*
Monitors assigned plants compliance to Company policies and procedures as they relate to the
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Manufacturing environment.
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Prepares various reports as required.
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Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
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Preferred bachelor degree in an engineering relating discipline or equivalent
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Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
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Demonstrated working knowledge on Lean principles including: 5S, Kanban, standardized work,process flow, value stream mapping, setup reduction and Visual Factory
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Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in related areas
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Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
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Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
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Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
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Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes, organize, and prioritize work
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Requires great analytical, problem solving and mechanical skills/aptitude
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Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meetdeadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets.
*
Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required.
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Ability to use a computer and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business and engineerrelated software (AutoCAD)
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Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Demonstrated skill in leading project and other people
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Demonstrated skill in improving processes
UFPI Benefits
* Medical Insurance
* Health Savings Account with... For full info follow application link.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
UFP Contruction is currently hiring for a Regional Production Engineer that will function as an internal consultant with regard to CI principles, the implementation of productivityincreases, capital project installation, safety and ergonomic improvements, through process design,layout and machinery specifications.
Travel: 75% required, Monday-Thursday traveling (4 days/week), and on Friday, then working from home plant or home office.
Location:prefer candidate reside near one of these plants but not required:
* Tooele, Utah
* Chandler, Arizona
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
*
Manages all aspects of the installation of capital projects and follows up as required.
*
Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety related improvements.
*
Troubleshoots plants productivity issues as required.
*
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operationalapplications and assist plants in machinery/equipment specification.
*
Procures approved and specified M and E as assigned.
*
Conducts machinery safety and guarding audits as required.
*
Conducts safety start-up checklists for new installations.
*
Evaluates plant manufacturing processes utilizing tools such as waste walks, value streammapping, 5S, setup reduction, TPM to help identify areas of waste and opportunities forimprovement.
*
Works with site personnel to help coordinate the CI training and project activities.
*
Acts as a conduit for sharing of successes, key learning's, and other CI information.
*
Teaches, coaches, mentors all levels of employees on CI and Lean manufacturing principles.
*
Advises plants regarding availability and potential application of idle assets.
*
Reviews activities and goals periodically to insure contribution to overall goals and objectives.
*
Monitors assigned plants compliance to Company policies and procedures as they relate to the
*
Manufacturing environment.
*
Prepares various reports as required.
*
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
*
Preferred bachelor degree in an engineering relating discipline or equivalent
*
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
*
Demonstrated working knowledge on Lean principles including: 5S, Kanban, standardized work,process flow, value stream mapping, setup reduction and Visual Factory
*
Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in related areas
*
Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP's organization, culture, and product lines
*
Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
*
Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
*
Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes, organize, and prioritize work
*
Requires great analytical, problem solving and mechanical skills/aptitude
*
Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meetdeadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets.
*
Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required.
*
Ability to use a computer and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business and engineerrelated software (AutoCAD)
*
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
*
Demonstrated skill in leading project and other people
*
Demonstrated skill in improving processes
UFPI Benefits
* Medical Insurance
* Health Savings Account with... For full info follow application link.
Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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