Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Overview

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The primary responsibility is to direct and manage the manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance activities for the plant; responsible for return on investment relating to facilities and equipment. Overall responsibility for environmental compliance of the Plant.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for return on investments relating to the facility and equipment. Manages the plant capital budget (CAPEX) by proposing, justifying, and implementing improvements to processes, equipment, and plant layout.• Solicits and negotiates bids from outside contractors. Supervises the completion of projects by outside contractors.• Directs the supervision of the maintenance and manufacturing engineering functions. Participates in the selection of personnel; also guides, counsels, directs, motivates, evaluates, etc. Recommends retention, promotability, and salary actions. Ensures that employees are trained and attuned to current and future GDT objectives. • Oversees direct reports. Ensures that subordinate supervisors are requiring safety compliance and any standards that apply. Investigates employee suggestions, concerns, etc. Evaluates and responds as appropriate. • Ensures compliance with all mandated regulations, as well as GDT rules and regulations.• Reviews proposed disciplinary actions. Ensures completeness, fairness, consistency, and overall company interest.• Ensures compliance with all environmental regulations. Arranges compliance inspections with insurance providers and regulatory personnel. Initiates action on recommendations and deficiencies. • Establishes the parameters and procedures for the standard hours program and ensures accuracy of established standards.• Manages budget and semi-variable expenses related to manufacturing engineering and maintenance.• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical engineering with 8+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of experience and/or education is required for this position. • Skills: o Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systemso Asset justificationo Industrial engineering skills such as work measurement, labor reporting and plant layouto Understanding of building and maintenance contracts including liability issueso Basic knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processeso Computer skills including MS Office and AutoCADo Analytical analysis and problem-solving skillso Strong communication and organization skillso Understanding of compliance regulations and codes• Travel: Occasional, 10% - 15%.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Spend 50% of time in office environment and 50% of time in manufacturing environment. • May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic• Frequent use of a computer.