Job Description
Job Description
Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery (OTD), production stability, and assembly efficiency through root-cause analysis, cross-functional problem solving, and sustainable process improvements across fabrication, assembly, and engineering.
- Lead initiatives to improve OTD performance and achieve company targets.
- Analyze OTD misses and identify root causes including material shortages, engineering changes, quality issues, rework, and scheduling conflicts.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for OTD, production performance, and improvement initiatives.
- Engage daily with production lines to identify constraints, disruptions, shortages, and assembly inefficiencies.
- Standardize communication with supervisors and escalate systemic issues with data-driven recommendations.
- Conduct time studies on high-labor assemblies and bottleneck operations to improve labor efficiency and line balance.
- Develop and implement standard work practices and support Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
- Align fabrication output with assembly priorities and proactively identify shortages before they impact production.
- Lead Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
- Coordinate corrective actions across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
- Support daily production reviews and weekly OTD performance meetings.
- Maintain issue trackers, action logs, and continuous improvement documentation.
- Translate operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Other duties or special projects as assigned.
Requirements:
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Engineering degree required; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
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3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Proficient with Microsoft Office, 3D modeling software, and manufacturing systems
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), time studies, standard work, and root-cause analysis
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with both shop-floor personnel and leadership teams
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Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
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Ability to stand and walk frequently.
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Ability to talk and hear
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Clear vision at close and mid distances
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Color vision (able to distinguish colors)
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Manual dexterity to operate general office equipment, such as phone, computer, printer, scanner, copy machine and fax.
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Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel
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Ability to reach with hands and arms
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Ability to sit for extended periods of time.