Description

Develops alternative solutions to problems and prepares economic comparisons; recommends to management plans of action after considering intangibles and economic factors; and proposes plans, coordinates and controls the implementation of major projects
Identifies areas of potential manufacturing related productivity improvement; generates ideas for, formulates, and recommends systems, programs and projects
Communicates ideas and project status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations.  Provides necessary documentation of activities, results, and assignments
Identifies objectives for additional projects within the Corporation
Coordinates the efforts of project teams; provides project team facilitation and leadership
Responsible for the accuracy of work performed; takes a proactive approach to ensure quality of work
Serves as a technical coach for peers/customers as required

Requirements

BS in Industrial or other Engineering/Technical field of study
5 + years of related experience
Mastery and application of : Lean Manufacturing concepts and principles, cycle time reduction, cost analysis, cost modeling, manufacturing/business processes, Value Stream Mapping, line balance/staffing, work cell design.
Cost modeling and project management experience 
Experience in Lean transformation of a business and/or manufacturing processes.
Expert level knowledge & application of Excel
Mastery of IE simulation tool(s) (e.g. SIMUL8, Flexsim, Discrete Event Simulation or similar)
Manufacturing experience
Must be available for significant travel, primarily domestic, to multiple locations to support business needs.  International travel could be required as well.