Machine Built Pallet Program Manager

Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

Job Summary

Develops and manages a program to optimize the business unit’s fleet of automatic nailing machines. Will be a subject matter expert on all aspects of the nailing machines including operation, maintenance and updates and modifications. Will support the planning and execution of moving and installing machines as necessary. Functions as an internal consultant regarding CI principles, the implementation of productivity increases, capital project installation, safety, and ergonomic improvements, through process design, layout and machinery specifications. Works under the general direction of the Director of Manufacturing – Machine Built Pallets.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on all aspects of optimizing automatic pallet nailing machines including, operating, trouble shooting, planned maintenance, and modifications.
• ·Develop and manage a training program to optimize the productivity on all PalletOne automatic nailing machines.
• Partner with OneSupport on help desk program for operators and maintenance staff by providing data driven trouble shooting steps and the creation of a catalog of training videos.
• Creates and catalogs necessary documentation.
• Supports 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 assists 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.
• 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’s degree in an engineering related discipline or equivalent 

• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations

• Excellent communication skills

• Demonstrated success managing projects on site and remotely

• 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 

• 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

• Available to travel 25% of the time – primarily 1-2 nights during the week, once or twice a month.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.