East Peoria, IL - Salary 78,200 -117,000 / yr
Job Brief
In this role you will be responsible for reviewing, analyzing & optimizing existing manufacturing processes to increase efficiency using lean manufacturing methods. You will be required to interpret engineering drawing packages and sales write-ups to assemble and test products in accordance with customer and quality requirements including UL. You will assist the directing manager to plan necessary manpower and equipment to complete production and testing functions efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with production schedules.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to shop floor
- Liaison between shop floor & engineering
- Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing and testing processes and equipment
- Lead process improvement projects
- Maintain and assist in the development of process measures
- Communicate project status with Directing Manager
- Identify, develop, and conduct training for Operations team
Requirements
- Lean engineering, project management, and manufacturing operations experience is preferred.
- Supervisory experience is required.
- Manufacturing engineering experience is required.
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Desire to work in hands on, shop floor environment
- Experience using test/inspection equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
Skills Required
- Lean engineering, project management, and manufacturing operations experience
- Supervisory experience
- Manufacturing engineering experience
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Willingness to work in a hands-on shop-floor environment
- Experience using test and inspection equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Kaizen
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings
What We Do
Scuttlebutt Services is a veteran-owned and operated recruiting agency that connects veteran-friendly employers with qualified veteran candidates, including experienced corporate professionals and veterans transitioning to civilian work. It provides staffing, staff augmentation, contract-to-hire, and permanent-placement services across information technology, petrochemical, healthcare, finance and accounting, and other difficult-to-fill roles. Its mission is to support U.S. veterans and their families while helping employers find talent.
