Summary

Establish standards and controls to produce quality products, through safe and ergonomically efficient utilization of manpower, OT utilization, and non-productive materials and equipment in order to reduce the plant’s operating costs.

Major Duties

·         Enthusiastically support and contribute to GEMA’s World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Program.

·         Develop and implement lean processes to improve manufacturing efficiency.

·         Construct manpower requirements by utilizing studies and analysis of methods, equipment and work content.

·         Establish competitive HPE productivity targets, track target attainment, provide HPE forecast and other reports.

·         Utilizing a total systems approach, lead / participate in initiatives to eliminate waste and standardize work processes to ensure HPE productivity targets are attained.

·         Actively participate in GEMA’s employee suggestion program.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

·         Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.

·         5 – 8 years experience in a manufacturing environment, with some knowledge of current engine plant manufacturing processes and technology, as well as an understanding of industrial engineering processes and technology, methods engineering, ergonomics and quality practices.

·         Must have an understanding of direct and indirect labor industrial engineering (i.e. maintenance / janitorial).

·         Experience and working knowledge of computer systems and software required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand or walk while talking or hearing
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to feel and reach
• Occasionally required to lift in excess of 20 pounds

Working Environment

• Normally an indoor manufacturing environment
• Noise level is moderate to loud requiring hearing protection in certain areas on the floor
• Safety glasses are required at all times on the production floor
• Weekend/rotational work may be required

Organizational Alignment

·         This position will report directly to the IE Manager or Operations Manager.

·         This position will have no direct supervisory responsibility.