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.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Role model and uphold Red Wing Shoe Company’s core values and policies.
Continuously develop leadership, technical and business skills
Represent Red Wing Shoe Company in the community
Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSC’s electronic communication software.
Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standards.
Complete other duties as assigned by your manager.
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 communication and people skills required to successfully work with all levels of employees including hourly associates, senior management and vendors.
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
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and creativity.
Drive for results and superior execution.
Ability to appropriately prioritize, multi-task and adapt to unexpected changes.
Attention to detail, and ability perform multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
Must be able to adjust rapidly to shifting priorities and variable workloads.
Must have adequate computer skills for data gathering, management and analysis.
Work under minimal supervision.
LEAN 6 sigma and TPS knowledge/practical experience
Minitab experience
Microsoft Project experience
REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR KNOWLEDGE:
Additional Information
All offers are contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and drug screen.
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. Red Wing Shoe Company, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm.
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)