Job Description

Responsible for the development, implementation and documentation of the manufacturing process. Facilitates the manufacture of all products through continuous process improvement. Implements new processes to accommodate new part introduction or increased sales. Reduces material waste, improves quality, increases output and decreases downtime to improve profitability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Designs the ability to produce a quality product into the process

Develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicators

Identify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturing

Initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projects

Participates in the "team" process development concept

Designs and/or sources equipment for manufacturing processes

Manages capital budget projects as assigned

Assists R & D effort to implement new products or process into production.

Develops all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc.)

Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc

Follows all city, state and federal regulatory legislation (RE: OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST's; CERCLA, ECRA, SARA, DOT, etc.)

Evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technology

Leads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with plant maintenance to ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained and updated consistent with short and long term goals and objectives

Provides training, as required, to associates

Leads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with Quality Assurance, to monitor and document quality standards

Performs other duties as assigned