Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for continuously improving the cost, productivity, safety and quality aspects of the business with principal focus in manufacturing operations. This is accomplished through Lean and operational excellence initiatives inclusive of developing improved processes, procedures and methods.

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes for the Wausau and Stratford locations
  • Provide floor support to manufacturing on a day-to-day basis
  • Execute projects with varying degree of scope, inclusive of specifying, selecting, justifying and implementing capital equipment or enhancement of existing equipment
  • Develop project documentation including specifications, 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, schedules, and presentations to capture and communicate plans achieve defined project goals
  • Collaborate with outside sources for development of production tooling and equipment
  • Perform time studies and conduct process observations to develop/improve labor standards; develop associate work instructions and standard work
  • Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement

• Work as a liaison between estimating, product design and manufacturing regarding design for manufacturability
• Support business safety objectives by participating in safety programs, assessing ergonomic conditions and implementing improvement projects
• Assist in implementation of the strategic manufacturing plan for all facilities to meet the company's business plan
• Support, lead and participate in cross-functional teams to problem-solve and implement solutions; facilitate team building
• Provide information to aid in manufacturing decision making including production labor and material costs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering related field

SKILL and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical Aptitude: tooling and manufacturing equipment
• Experience working in a team environment
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D etc.)
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • AutoCAD
  • Understand MRP/ERP systems
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
• Light ad hoc travel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Mostly an office environment with regular visits to the manufacturing floor. The noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Apogee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Company. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Apogee and our brands are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.