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Position SummaryThis position utilizes lean manufacturing and industrial engineering thinking with quantitative analytical methods to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and capacity throughout our organization in both our manufacturing and business processes. These improvements will drive customer satisfaction which will result in future revenue growth. In addition, these improvements will drive costs down which will improve profitability. This position is also responsible for effectively supporting the planning of new technology tools and new equipment acquisitions, including plant layout planning and machine capacity studies for these assets.
Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Conduct time/delay studies on machines and operators.
Quantitative analysis of manpower, equipment, downtime, material use, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and other operations-related resources
Create, implement and/or assist in the implementation, sustainment, and improvement of Industrial Engineering including:
o Standardized work instructions
o Direct and Indirect Labor studies
o Plant Layouts including the measurement of current machines
o Machine Capacity/ Capability analysis
o Quick die change/changeover reduction
o PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) and A3 Problem Solving techniques including root cause and 5-why analysis
o 5S and Visual factory tools to communicate shop performance
o Detailed downtime analysis of machines with plant team members to determine cost and opportunities to improve
o Customer requested machine capacity verifications in coordination with Sales Team
o Sustainment and audit systems
Conduct and participate in training of employees for new processes/ Lean Manufacturing methodology
Participate in the annual budgeting process
Assist in development of plant operational metrics (OEE, MTTR-MTBF, Avg. Hours/ Setup, Machine Parts Per Minute, etc.)
Other duties as assigned by manager
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering
At least three to five years Industrial Engineering/ Continuous Improvement experience
Proficient in time/delay studies
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques
Experience in preparing detailed cost benefit analysis reports to support project requests
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in spreadsheets (Excel/ Sheets)
Preferred:
Experience in plant layout and facilities planning
Advanced training and experience in operations research including the ability to analyze and solve mathematical models using mathematical programming or experience with process technologies and designing and implementing process improvements
Knowledge of fastener manufacturing equipment and processes
Experience dealing with outside equipment suppliers
Experience preparing documentation and training materials
Experience using Google for Work
Travel Requirements
Approximately 20% of work time will entail travel within Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering
- At least three to five years of Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement experience
- Proficiency in time and delay studies
- Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience preparing detailed cost-benefit analysis reports
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, including Excel or Google Sheets
- Experience with plant layout and facilities planning
- Advanced operations research training and experience, including mathematical programming, or experience with process technologies and process improvement implementation
- Knowledge of fastener manufacturing equipment and processes
- Experience working with outside equipment suppliers
- Experience preparing documentation and training materials
- Experience using Google for Work
What We Do
Fontana Group is a family-owned multinational manufacturer serving the automotive industry. Founded as a mechanical machining and cutting workshop, it expanded into die construction and car-body production, including manufacturing Gran Turismo bodies for Ferrari. The Group also diversified into industrial design through its altreforme brand, and operates multiple sites in Italy, Turkey, and Romania with more than 1,000 employees worldwide.
