Engineering Supervisor - Training/Set Up

About Company

At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.

Position Summary

The Engineering Supervisor - Training/Set-Up position supervises the development and implementation of the Machine Operator Training Program, Line Trial team, and line set-up sheet completion and efficacy. The Training/Set-Up Engineering Operations team works cross-functionally with other programs and is responsible for the development of equipment to aid in the manufacturing process; leads and directs initial and on-going training with new technologies/processes to enhance the effectiveness of Machine Operators’ skills.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Supervises development and monitors efficacy, implementation, and control of the Machine Operator Training Program.
• Supervises the planning, coordination, and execution of all initial and continuous developmental training for Machine Operators.
• Supervises the Line Trial team and ensures we are effectively setting up and notating line trial information to create set-up sheets prior to first production.
• Supervises the planning, coordination, and execution of machine set-up sheet accuracy and efficacy.
• Supervises downtime reduction activities to optimize equipment uptime, safety, and environmental performance.
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of machine wear parts.
• Develops and supervises effective manufacturing equipment maintenance reliability programs.
• Monitors operations and makes recommendations to improve efficiency.
• Assists in the review of set-up requirements and determines product impact of changes on manufacturing lines.
• Works with Commercialization to design equipment modifications based on product and packaging types.
• Completes other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager – Training/Set-Up.

Technical Skills Required

• Strong critical thinking skills and maintains an enthusiastic and positive approach toward employees and the job function.
• Ability to communicate with technical specialists and to interpret technical/blueprint drawings and specification documents.
• Strong mathematics and engineering skills.
• Ability to lead a multi-discipline team both as a supervisor and in a technical capacity.
• Strong organization and communication skills with the proven ability to motivate and supervise a team.
• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Experience Required

• Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering preferred or extensive applicable experience in a related role.
• Industrial manufacturing experience required.
• Three years of experience in a leadership role training and/or supervising training of associates.
• Ability to operate effectively in the use of business tools including computers, e-mail, and
• applicable software applications.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch, and stoop repeatedly.
• Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, airborne particles, electrical, chemicals, and moving parts.
• Prolonged use of computer screen.