Job Description

Position Description:

• Drive development and/or installation of direct and indirect labor standards and methods. Track labor, efficient manpower utilization, and line balancing.
• Conduct Job Ergonomics evaluations.
• Analyze problem process constraints and conduct equipment cycle time analysis.
• Recommend the most efficient distribution of manpower and review daily employee manpower, analyze plant methods and standards.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of cost estimates of new or revised methods and standards.
• Review proposed changes in plant layout, processes, material handling, routing, etc.
• Analyze production and non-production operations to determine those requiring study and develop new or improved methods and standards.
• Conduct time and motion/MODAPTS studies and review employee proposals and suggestions.
• Develop cycle line layouts for current and future models using ACAD. Lead job methodization and process allocations.
• Coordinate engineering changes and planning. Conduct value stream mapping and process audits.

Skills Required:

• Must possess the ability to analyze and resolve issues quickly through root cause analysis and drive change back to the production departments.
• Must have the necessary skill set to have job placement flexibility and the expectation to rotate to various positions within the plant such as Production or Quality.
• Must display strong customer orientation with a commitment to upholding plant processes through strict adherence to the Quality Operating System.
• Must demonstrate the ability to execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities.
• Must have a proven willingness to take a participatory approach to union relations and be a team player.
• Must have the ability to serve as a strong and confident technical mentor to the production organization (both hourly and salary).
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills.

Skills Preferred:

• Develop cost-saving project proposals and write projects as required.
• Interface with Production Supervision and the UAW to settle job disputes.
• Assist production in planning labor allocations for mix and line speed changes.

Experience Required:

• 2 years experience in industrial engineering.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.

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