Industrial engineer

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Department

Joining the Lakesmere Group of companies you will become a member of the McMullen Facades Business Improvement department working alongside the BI Manager, Factory and Supply Chain Management, along with daily interaction with Fabrication and Machine Shop Teams.

Candidate

You will be responsible for the co-ordination of improvement activities within Operations, using a results-driven approach. You willwork withthe Business Improvement Manager to implementand sustain Lean Manufacturing methodologies within the Production environment. The ability to engage with key stakeholders will be critical. You will provide leadership within improvement projects using established company methodologies in response to identified performance gaps.

Role

The post holder will:

  1. Analyse and report on equipment efficiency
  1. Support, train and mentor Operations to help to provide accurate Production, Machining and Stores process times
  1. Lead improvement projects
  1. Coach and mentor employees on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques
  1. Ensure new and existing processes and procedures are sustained
  1. Investigate equipment options to increase process improvement and automation, and manage projects for implementation of the same
  1. Assist in the implementation of our ERP system
  1. Work with equipment suppliers and factory management to introduce and manage preventative maintenance campaigns
  1. Complete other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the jobholder’s level in the company

Other Responsibilities

  • Co-operate with management regarding matters of health, safety and welfare.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline / Masters degree (or equivalent) in anengineering discipline
Six Sigma Green Belt or above
Experience / Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives / Experience in materials movement automation
Experience in aluminium/glass fabrication
Experience in Project Management
Key Skills / Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Demonstrated analytical skills
High level of attention to detail / Coaching and Mentoring
Proficiency in AutoCAD
LAKESMERE CORE VALUES
Integrity / Contributes towards an environment of mutual respect
Has an awareness of the impact their decisions may have on others in the office
Learns from experience
Recognises own limitations and seeks advice and guidance accordingly
Reliability / Listens, questions and clarifies information and instructions
Produces accurate and professional communication both internally and externally
Manages own time and completes multiple tasks/assignments with potentially competing deadlines
Passion / Understands how their role links and contributes to Lakesmere’s business objectives
Personal interests and values are congruent with those of the company
Identifies and communicates obstacles which may have an impact on the region or company
Professionalism / Develops professional working relationship with managers
Keep relevant parties informed of office procedures both verbally and through written reports
Quality / Knows when to ask for support and advice from colleagues
High standard of numeracy, oral and written communication skills
High level of accuracy in work undertaken
Innovation / Assists in the generation of new ideas and approaches
With others, takes responsibility for improvements within own remit
People and Community / Is a positive influence over team/office morale
Is an active participant in meetings
Offers assistance to others
Develops an awareness of the impact of projects may have on the community

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