Manufacturing Operations Manager Jobs in Fairview, MI

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast. In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, ChamClad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

BENEFITS we offer:

+ 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year

+ 9paid holidays

+ 100% Employee Owned

+ Employee Stock Ownership Program

~Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour

+ 401K Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute

+ Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Opportunity for advancement

+ Training and development

+ Employee Material Purchase Program

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

The Industrial Engineer will drive continuous improvement at Wausau Supply Company through the use and application of Lean mfg. methodologies to study and enhance manufacturing operations and productivity through the analysis of routings, bill of materials, processes, material flow, plant layout, methods, and product design with a focus on cost reduction and preventing waste and inefficiency in production processes. This position combines a strong foundation in manufacturing systems and processes, supply chain / quality / project, and operations management to develop and improve manufacturing processes for WSC.

Duties to include (not limited to):

Develop a comprehensive understanding of ERP functionality within the Planning and Scheduling team.

Design, develop, and maintain all manufacturing BOM's and Routings for all manufactured products. Utilize if-then logic to establish master and alternative/configurable BOM's and Routings.

Design, develop, and maintain standard work documentation for manufacturing processes and procedures.

Conduct time studies to develop appropriate standards for new and existing products and processes and identify process improvement opportunities.

Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel to improve workflow and troubleshoot problem areas.

Develop and track capacity projections for all work centers and manufacturing plants.

Conduct and prepare labor and material cost estimates as required.

Participate in product innovation efforts to ensure cost-effective designs.

Supports manufacturing decision-making with information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

Communicates manufacturing engineering information, as needed, both horizontally and vertically across the organization.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

A WSC Industrial Engineer will possess and/or demonstrate the ability to:

Strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data.

Hands-on work with spreadsheets and Process Maps are required in this role.

Creatively use modern technology in the manufacturing process.

Familiarity with today's manufacturing best practice processes and concepts.

Effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet expected goals on time, with limited direction.

Good managerial skills and the ability to make critical decisions and use cost-effective methods in the manufacturing process.

Enthusiasm and have a positive approach to problem-solving.

Education / Experience:

BS degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or closely related discipline.

Minitab, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access proficiency required.

ASQ certification Six Sigma Green Belt desirable but not required.

Experience in manufacturing and distributing building products a strong plus.

Working Demands / Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

Reports to: Engineering Manager-Waudena

Conclusion: A WSC Industrial Engineer will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with WSC. As an employee cutting across all departments and levels of the organization, the Industrial Engineer will demonstrate communication excellence, politeness, honor, integrity, and the willingness to do what our competition will not. The maintenance and growth of WSC is every employee's primary objective.