Lean Manager
Munters

Job Title: Lean Engineer

Location: Selma, TX

Company: Munters

About Us: Munters is a global leader in climate solutions for mission-critical processes. We offer innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for customers in industries where controlling indoor humidity, temperature and energy efficiency is mission-critical. Climate control systems often account for a large percentage of the energy consumption in many of our customers' operations. With an optimal climate system, we can help them to more efficiently use energy or water resources, and thereby reduce their climate and environmental impact. Sustainability is an important part of Munters' business strategy and value creation. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where interns are valued members of the team and are given meaningful projects to work on.

Job Description:

As a member of the Munters Operations team, you'll hold an important role in optimizing the manufacturing process to meet customer expectations. The LEAN Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate with factory and corporate personnel to analyze, optimize, and improve the Munters products using LEAN Manufacturing principles. Through these processes, the Munters factory will produce a product that meets customer expectations for quality, reliability, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption of a LEAN culture through manufacturing initiatives and process improvements at Munters facilities.
• Analyze current methods of production by watching operations, conducting research, and interviewing suppliers to fully understand the products and their parts, looking for new ways to improve efficiencies
• Analyze space constraints, material requirements, and current needs to find areas for improvement and make recommendations to company leaders
• Serve as Plant Level LEAN subject matter expert, overseeing the successful implementation of LEAN manufacturing and process flow improvements necessary to efficiently meet the expansion of production capacity, willing to be hands on.
• Lead training initiatives at all levels within the plant to drive the adoption and execution of LEAN enterprise concepts and to ensure that machinery operators, managers and product developers are contributing to the common goal
• Find areas of improvement by developing breakthrough initiatives using Kaizen events, 5S and 6 Sigma tools
• Create necessary documentation to support projects and maintain accurate records related to proposed changes to the production system including work instructions and BOMs where appropriate
• Work closely with management, technical, supervisory and production personnel to assist in implementation of LEAN plans and projects
• Lead workshops and help to develop the strategic design of the plant's future LEAN state, while developing the skill level of plant personnel to support the future vision

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Capable of working in a team environment and managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Uses knowledge of processes and systems to proactively solve problems.
• Motivated, confident and persistent in meeting project goals.
• Effective communicator, both externally (customers) and internally (management, colleagues, sales, operations).
• Knowledge of large equipment manufacturing processes
• Experience with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree, with 1- 5 years' experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Desirable Requirements: Training in LEAN and 6 Sigma methodologies. Knowledge of large equipment manufacturing including sheet metal, piping, assembly, and HVAC. Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible work schedule
• Generous vacation and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
• State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.

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