Manager, Process Engineering

Kohler • Kohler, WI

421d • $113,000 - $143,950

About The Position

The Manager, Process Engineering at Kohler is responsible for leading continuous manufacturing process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and implement IT solutions. This role focuses on developing and enforcing process and material control systems while supervising the process engineering team to achieve divisional objectives and improve the organization's competitive position.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in engineering, management or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, quality or related technical environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful supervision of an engineering, production or technical team.
• Proven experience in developing and driving change through continuous improvement and/or quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement process and quality improvements.
• Analyze present manufacturing operations and implement improvements to methods, equipment, layouts, etc.
• Develop performance measures or auditing devices to ensure improvements are successful and permanent.
• Lead cost reduction efforts through FMV savings tracker and coordinate deployment of process engineering team.
• Develop, coordinate and implement information technology solutions throughout the division.
• Analyze present manual data collection processes and propose automated solutions.
• Develop, document, and implement a robust material and process control system.
• Identify process control points and determine the material and process data to monitor.
• Support/lead higher-level efforts including long term strategy, sustainability, and capital planning for the division.
• Supervise the process engineering team and coordinate their individual projects.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees