This role in summary
Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for an Industrial Engineer opening to join our Clyde Manufacturing organization.
Your responsibilities will include
Responsible for manpower tracking and lean initiatives and capacity planning
Conduct root cause analysis, using problem solving techniques such as 5W1H and 4M1D, and problem solving to correct and/or improve the process.
Work with operations and support groups to drive improvement through productivity, job setup, product design changes, engineering controls, etc.
Lead time studies utilizing Modapts, a predetermined time analysis
Organize, support, and lead trials including time, layout, safety, and quality validations
Support Workplace Organization (WO) pillar initiatives including 5S, 3M analysis and countermeasure application including productivity and human error (TWTTP/HERCA) countermeasures
Lead station safety assessment activities including BRIEF and JSRA
Create and audit station standards including standardized work, OPL, SOP
Maintain labor standards for profit planning, cost reduction opportunities, and day-to-day activities
Complete time studies, identifying Non-value add, Unbalance, Value Add, and Semi Value Add activities.
Lead cost studies to determine best product flow in the plant for washer model lines
Manage the mini-bill system to determine the sequence of assembly operations.
Participate in 3P events for new products to provide insight into how to minimize labor requirements and determine assembly sequence.
World Class Manufacturing (WCM) experience, specifically Workplace Organization (WO) or Focused Improvement (FI)
Minimum requirements
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred skills and experiences
Black Belt or Green Belt certified
World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Workplace Organization (WO) and Focused Improvement (FI) Pillars
Exposure to Predetermined time study applications; modapts, MOST
Driving lean principles and philosophies
Improve operations within established production systems
Drive initiatives to support a change in the plant
Problem-solving techniques and ability to accomplish tasks and objectives
Organization, communication, and leadership skills
Understanding of factory costs and financial acumen
Driving lean principles and philosophies
Personal Computer and mainframe systems related to responsibilities to include Google Suite
Benton Harbor, MI
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products. It operates through four segments: North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; and Asia. The company’s principal products include refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and refrigerator water filters; laundry appliances and related laundry accessories; cooking appliances and other small domestic appliances; and dishwasher appliances and related accessories. It also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration systems.
The company markets and distributes its products primarily under the Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana, Roper, Admiral, Affresh, Gladiator, Estate, Inglis, Speed Queen, Hotpoint, Bauknecht, Indesit, Ignis, Laden, Privileg, KIC, Consul, Brastemp, Acros, Ariston, Sanyo, Diqua, and Royalstar brands. It sells its products to retailers, distributors, dealers, builders, and other manufacturers. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.