Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

Research, develop and implement the necessary tools, processes and equipment to manufacture footwear. Provide leadership for optimizing process and manufacturing capabilities using the fundamentals of design, Lean principles, engineering / quality tools, data analysis and automation technology. Design and lead process improvement projects. Develop, maintain and assess manufacturing standards including labor and materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide thought leadership for process improvements and provide technical assistance to manufacturing teams to optimize performance and implement changes across multiple facilities.

· Organize, coordinate, lead and/or participate in process improvement efforts to support operations team including completion of associated engineering changes/projects with the overarching objective of driving continuous improvement and manufacturing cost reductions.

· Identify opportunities to standardize products, processes and to initiate plans that drive improved performance.

· Develop measures of success, track performance, communicate results & develop action plans to improve.

· Set, maintain and document labor standards for manufacturing operations at all facilities.

· Conduct material analysis for bill of material (BOM) accuracy and assist in setting material waste factors.

· Manage external suppliers as they are being utilized on specific projects to assure achievement of agreed upon objectives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university (or equivalent) and three to five years related experience.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

· Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).

· The position requires varied manufacturing, process and material experience along with a strong general engineering background, analytic aptitude and practical application.

· Working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing principles, process control and statistical techniques, 2D and 3D CAD/CAM and PLC’s

· LEAN 6 sigma and TPS knowledge/practical experience

· Minitab experience

· Microsoft Project experience

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR KNOWLEDGE:

· Knowledge and understanding of material control, flow and ERP systems

Additional Information

Red Wing Shoes is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in completing an application may contact rwsc.recruitment@redwingshoes.com or call 651-388-8211.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory results of a background check and physical exam which includes a drug screen.

Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)