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Nautique Boat Company lists this Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
About Nautique Boat Company
With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company , a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.
Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares , we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.
Job Description: The
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Manager oversees the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve quality and throughput in a cost-effective manner. Ensures the manufacturing engineering team and other manufacturing departments work together cohesively across two facilities. They are responsible for production support and systems to aid in the manufacturing process and shift bottlenecks. Reviews, evaluates and implements process changes and leads continuous improvement initiatives. The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer Manager manages a team of engineers and technical professionals in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met as well as supporting strategic goals. Reports to the VP of Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Led a team of industrial, mechanical, chemical, and CAD engineers to design, implement, and continuously improve the manufacturing process to ensure products and processes meet customer needs.
Lead with a lean manufacturing system approach while improving lean culture on the manufacturing floor.
Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
Manages capacity models focused on standard work methods to adequately plan for equipment, floor space, and headcount
Supports production departments and prioritizes projects based on business needs
Supports other business functions with production-related information (Capacity models, labor BOM, ROI, COPQ…)
Represent manufacturing engineering on cross-functional teams
Work with the product design and development team to ensure a smooth integration of new products and components into manufacturing with a DFMA focus.
Manages a lean flow-oriented layout and value stream design of 2 facilities to ensure process capability meets sales demand.
Work with HR on all employment-related issues, including hiring, training, appraising, counseling, and reprimands, in a competent manner.
Mentoring, challenging, and developing team to improve their capability and engagement and to help them achieve their career development goals
Perform one-on-one meetings with direct reports and with production managers.
Coach and support employees for high and timely performance
Support all safety initiatives and maintain a high awareness of safety in the facility
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to work closely with all members of the organization
Strong facilitation skills
Excellent organization and project management skills
Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills
Ability to juggle and manage competing tasks and demands and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Ability to make sound judgments and take the initiative to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and make decisions/choices within the functional area of responsibility with minimal direct supervision
Regular and punctual attendance.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.
Ability to handle emergency situations calmly.
Knowledge and Education:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
7-10 years experience in engineering, including 2-3 years of progressive leadership experience
Effective problem-solving, team, and interpersonal skills used to influence others to accomplish identified objectives.
An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, decisive, good judgment, and strong operational focus
A well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
An intelligent and articulate individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization and possesses excellent communication skills
An exemplary educator who is trustworthy and willing to share information and serve as a mentor
Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering documents
Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR)
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature occasionally.
Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds when necessary.
This is a safety-sensitive position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations
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