Lead Center Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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Responsibilities:
Project Management:
• Manage overall department, including budgets, project assignments, priorities, planning, appraisals, and report to next level management.
• Manage entire LCs Capital process from annual planning all the way through to implementation until a handover to Operations.
• Discover, research, trial and implement automation to reduce the direct manufacturing cost throughout the LC.
• Improve LC direct manufacturing cost through improved OEE, cycle times and equipment reliability.
• Lead process development including equipment evaluations, testing and improvements.
• Lead future state equipment planning and development.
• Manage project engineering to drive all aspects of capital projects. Including justification, budgets, planning, specification, ordering, build, and implementation of equipment.
Leadership:
• Develops and maintains close working relationships between departments to promote exchange of ideas and teamwork.
• Assist the team in day-to-day production issues and problem resolution.
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, processes, quality, and other KPI's.
General
• Recommend and implement process improvements to maximize productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, reduce costs, and provide a safe work environment.
• Interact with all levels of the organization including other departments.
Safety:
• Maintain compliance to all company rules and regulations.
• Attend and participate in safety trainings as required
Lean:
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Transfer Lean Methods and principles to the shop floor to effectively eliminate/reduce waste.
• Maintain 5S standards with the cells and workspace.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering
• 7+ years' experience in Manufacturing
• Position requires excellent people and leadership skills - must be able to communicate with diverse levels of employees
• Proven experience in project management and leading technical teams
• Technical background of automation, equipment, process development and capital project management
• Work with minimal supervision, demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically
• Ability to prioritize, make decisions quickly, and effectively resolve problems or issues using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English proficiently
• Occasional global travel to other internal/external sites.

Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while serving as a sparring partner to internal/external stakeholders. Fosters teamwork between employees and across the organization.
Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.
Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes. Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.
Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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