Furnace/Dryer/WESP - Engineer

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Area Manager foresees anything that hinders their area from performing at the highest level. The Area Manager maintains a stock of spare parts, tools, foreseeing what is needed if something goes wrong and anything critical needed that affects their area of production. Using critical thinking skills, the Area Manager will improve upon anything in their area to increase production and reduce cost. The Area Manager will ensure that all employees under their direct supervision receive the best knowledge to perform their duties to the highest level of satisfaction an in the safest possible way.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring process and product quality metrics are met.
• Responsible for meeting volume targets.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary.
• Provide training and development to team members in the area.
• Responsible for ensuring proper maintenance program in place.
• Responsible for all tooling and cost of tooling.
• Responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts.
• Responsible for staffing their area.
• Responsible for maintaining their set budget.

Qualifications:

• Associates or college degree in a STEM field of study or equivalent experience required.
• 5 years working in a manufacturing environment required.
• 2 years leadership experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical motors, pumps, fans, blowers, and conveyors required.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) required.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques and principles required.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and other applications related to the job required.