Manufacturing Support Engineer
Company: StarPlus Energy
Location: Kokomo
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary:The Manufacturing Support Engineer holds a critical
role in the day-to-day operations, focusing on interpreting,
analyzing, and transforming raw data into valuable statistics and
information using diverse approaches and business intelligence
tools. This encompasses the manipulation of raw manufacturing data
to generate meaningful reports, aiding the production team in
making informed decisions related to throughput, quality, downtime,
and more. Your expertise in utilizing various approaches and
business intelligence tools is key to ensuring the accuracy and
relevance of this information. Additionally, as part of your
responsibilities, you will actively contribute to the creation of
presentation materials and handle administrative tasks. This
support directly assists the planning manager in the assigned
manufacturing areas, providing essential insights and facilitating
streamlined operations.
In collaboration with the production manager within the Operations
team, your efforts play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency
and decision-making capabilities of the production process.
Responsibilities:
Organize diverse sets of man, machine, process, quality, and
maintenance data to identify trends, formulate hypotheses, and
contribute to the design of prediction models.
Collaborate on the creation and distribution of daily, weekly, and
monthly department reports, covering safety, quality, production,
and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Maintain an inter-departmental schedule for meetings, training,
time-offs, and team-building activities as assigned.
Communication Facilitation and Administrative Tasks:
Serve as a communication bridge between the shop-floor and support
functions, fostering continual improvement in communication
channels and data quality.
Facilitate tasks such as writing, scheduling, and inspecting
employee training, cost improvement proposals, and promotional
pitches for departmental work culture enhancement.
Execute real-time data synthesis using various analytical tools and
handle the ordering of department consumable materials while
managing accounting processes in collaboration with the finance
department.
Ensure compliance with the requirements of the quality management
system and relevant regulations.
Education
Associate Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical
school.
Experience
3 years of proven expertise in data analytics
Track record of achieving results on Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs)
Demonstrated technical problem-solving proficiency
Robust understanding of systems and procedures related to
production control, supply chain, or material handling
Significant experience in the high-volume manufacturing industry
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Required Skills:
Exceptional organizational, written, and oral communication
skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills, adept at engaging with
individuals at all organizational levels
Proficient in establishing impactful cross-functional relationships
internally and externally
Comprehensive proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in technical field
Proven proficiency in continuous improvement systems and hands-on
experience in lean manufacturing methodologies.
Certifications/proven skills in Excel, VBA, Python, Power BI,
Tableau, or other data tools
Program Management Experience
Lean Six Sigma - Greenbelt Certificate
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Travel may be required at times (domestic/international)
Working overtime, weekends, or holidays may be required at
times
Ability to sit, walk and stand for long periods throughout the
day
Ability to gown and wear appropriate PPE in dry room conditions on
the manufacturing floor
Keywords: StarPlus Energy, Kokomo , Manufacturing Support Engineer, Engineering , Kokomo, Indiana
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