Mfg Engineer/Assistant Production Manager at Tjernlund Products Inc – White Bear Lake, Minnesota

PRIMARY ROLE:

Assist production manager to supervise 20-25 personnel in the manufacturing shop in three different departments: Fabrication, Assembly, Shipping. Maintain thorough knowledge of all manufacturing processes and equipment, while developing and maintaining positive working relationships with all employees in the departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ALL BELOW RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE ASSISTING THE PRODUCTION MANAGER WITH THE FOLLOWING-

• Complete daily production scheduling.
• Lead all Manufacturing Related Activities.
• Responsible for quality control and producing quality products. Identify product for rejection and rework to ensure all customers receive product that meets company standards.
• Provide training to all department personnel as it relates to safety, quality, production, and equipment operation. May delegate some training functions to other experienced employees or department leads.
• Responsible for achieving production efficiency in all departments by: Monitoring Production Efficiencies, Meeting Department Goals, Identify Continuous Improvements and Share Labor across departments.
• Help build and manage a “True Cost” manufacturing system that is used to determine each item’s true cost.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 4 years previous work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools and basic skills of maintenance and repair procedures.
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing techniques and methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills to be able manage and guide to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Technical knowledge of the manufacturing process and to be able to troubleshoot problems.
• Excellent communication skills between various departments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a production schedule
• Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Post high- school degree preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of hand tools, cordless drill, and rivet gun
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to communicate with team members, customers, and management
• Team-oriented

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Other Job Duties as assigned
• Position reports directly to Top Engineering Executive
• Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening, including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle record, and verification of social security number
• Physical work location setting- Production in person