Manager, Engineering
Company: Knauf Insulation North America
Location: Albion
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing
insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the
conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing
and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass
insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and
metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled
materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an
entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment. Watch
our values video to learn more about what we do, our commitment to
sustainability and our company values and culture.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Engineering and Maintenance staff properly
design/maintain/repair equipment while adhering to corporate
quality and safety standards
- Prepare annual Engineering and Maintenance budget, schedule
expenditures, analyze variances and initiate corrective actions as
needed
- Pursue technologies to improve safety, product quality, plant
profitability, operating efficiencies, etc.
- Assist Production and Process Engineering Departments in
analyzing and correcting problems in their areas as related to
Maintenance and Engineering
- Direct activities of the Maintenance Supervisors. Monitor and
manage the Plant's performance from a maintenance perspective and
re-direct Maintenance efforts as needed or assign Engineering
assistance when required
- Interface with Maintenance Supervisors on personal issues
- Ensure that the Maintenance and Engineering Department is
properly organized, staffed and equipped to support the operation
of the plant on a 24 hour/day basis
- Ensure that ISO procedures for the Maintenance and Engineering
Department are implemented and properly documented
- Act as the liaison with Corporate Engineering, R&D and
Corporate Process Development
- Ensure ongoing development and upgrading of skills within the
department through the scheduling of Vendor training sessions,
specialized classes, seminars, etc. to develop the most capable
Engineers, Supervisors and Craftsperson's possible
- Collaborate with peers of other facilities to share ideas and
experiences
- Ensure plant drawing system is maintained by updating drawings
and documentation of equipment
- Monitor and manage the facility's energy consumption
Qualifications
Education/Experience :
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other technical field;
and
- Minimum of five (5) years in a manufacturing environment;
and
- Minimum of five (5) years of management experience -or-
- Minimum of ten (10) years of engineering/maintenance experience
in and industrial manufacturing environment; and
- Minimum of five (5) years of management experience
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to lead and train others in a fast-paced
environment
- Ability to motivate and energize a team to produce winning
solutions
- Ability to make quick, thorough decisions
- Ability to identify problems/process improvement opportunities
and provide solutions
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or
across all levels within the organization
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under limited supervision
in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time as needed
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; proficient in Word,
Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of machinery and its design/use
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards
- Knowledge of fiberglass manufacturing processes beneficial
- Knowledge of lean processes is beneficial
- Knowledge of SAP preferred
- Troubleshooting skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Organizational skills
- Negotiation skills
- Project Management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Analytical
- Self-motivated
Special Tools/Equipment Used
- Computer
- Mobile phone
Physical Demands
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and
arms
Working Conditions
- Exposed to a fast-paced environment
- May be exposed to extreme temperature changes and dusty
conditions
- Moderate noise level
Keywords: Knauf Insulation North America, Lansing , Manager, Engineering, Engineering , Albion, Michigan
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