Regional Production Engineer

## Regional Production Engineer Apply locations:
Bartow, FL (Sun Belt Corporate) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R22035
** Job Summary
** Functions as an internal consultant with regard to CI principles, the implementation of productivity   increases, capital project installation, safety and ergonomic improvements, through process design,   layout and machinery specifications.
** Principal Duties and Responsibilities
*** Manages all aspects of the installation of capital projects and follows up as required.
* Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety related improvements.
* Troubleshoots plants productivity issues as required.
* Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operational applications and assist plants in machinery/equipment specification.
* Procures approved and specified M & E as assigned.
* Conducts machinery safety and guarding audits as required.
* Conducts safety start-up checklists for new installations.
* Evaluates plant manufacturing processes utilizing tools such as waste walks, value stream mapping, 5S, setup reduction, TPM to help identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.
* Works with site personnel to help coordinate the CI training and project activities.
* Acts as a conduit for sharing of successes, key learning’s, and other CI information.
* Teaches, coaches, mentors all levels of employees on CI and Lean manufacturing principles.
* Advises plants regarding availability and potential application of idle assets.
* Reviews activities and goals periodically to insure contribution to overall goals and objectives.
* Monitors assigned plants compliance to Company policies and procedures as they relate to the
* Manufacturing environment.
* Prepares various reports as required.
* Performs other duties as required.
** Qualifications
* ** Preferred bachelor degree in an engineering relating discipline or equivalent
* Working knowledge of manufacturing operations
* Demonstrated working knowledge on Lean principles including: 5S, Kanban, standardized work, process flow, value stream mapping, setup reduction and Visual Factory
* Preferred 3 to 5 years of experience in related areas
* Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP’s organization, culture, and product lines
* Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
* Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public
* Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes, organize, and prioritize work
* Requires great analytical, problem solving and mechanical skills/aptitude
* Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, to organize and prioritize work, to meet deadlines, to prepare plans, goals and budgets.
* Ability to be mobile in the work environment, travel as required.
* Ability to use a computer and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business and engineer related software (AutoCAD)
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
* Demonstrated skill in leading project and other people
* Demonstrated skill in improving processes
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