Great Dane

Builds freight trailers and truck bodies

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing EngineeringUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeStatesboro, GA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or a related field.
Five to ten years of experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Ability to justify assets.
Industrial engineering skills, including work measurement, labor reporting, and plant layout.
Understanding of building and maintenance contracts, including liability issues.
Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of compliance regulations and codes.
Ability to work in an office and plant environment and perform keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, and walking.
Ability to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

Direct the plant's manufacturing engineering and maintenance activities, including responsibility for facility and equipment return on investment and plant environmental compliance.
Manage the plant capital budget by proposing, justifying, and implementing improvements to processes, equipment, and plant layout.
Solicit and negotiate bids from outside contractors and supervise contractor project completion.
Direct supervision of the maintenance and manufacturing engineering functions; participate in personnel selection; guide, counsel, direct, motivate, and evaluate employees; recommend retention, promotability, and salary actions; and ensure employees are trained and aligned with current and future objectives.
Oversee direct reports and ensure subordinate supervisors require safety compliance and adherence to applicable standards.
Investigate employee suggestions and concerns, and evaluate and respond as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with mandated regulations and company rules and regulations.
Review proposed disciplinary actions for completeness, fairness, consistency, and alignment with company interests.
Ensure compliance with environmental regulations; arrange compliance inspections with insurance providers and regulatory personnel; and initiate action on recommendations and deficiencies.
Establish parameters and procedures for the standard hours program and ensure the accuracy of established standards.
Manage the budget and semi-variable expenses related to manufacturing engineering and maintenance.

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 Position: The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer Manager is to direct and manage the manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance activities for the plant. This role is responsible for return on investment relating to facilities and equipment and is overall responsible for environmental compliance of the Plant.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Responsible for return on investments relating to the facility and equipment. Manages the plant capital budget 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 as assigned.

Qualifications

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or related field.
Experience: 5 – 10 years of experience preferred.
Skills: Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
- Asset justification
- Industrial engineering skills such as work measurement, labor reporting and plant layout
- Understanding of building and maintenance contracts including liability issues
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes
- Computer skills including MS Office and AutoCAD
- Analytical analysis and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and organization skills
- Understanding of compliance regulations and codes
Travel: Occasional

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office and plant environment.
Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT GREAT DANE

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a transportation solutions leader of today – delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help our customers and employees succeed. We not only engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies; we foster relationships that last a lifetime.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Great Dane is a leading manufacturer of dry-freight vans, refrigerated trailers, and flatbeds with 10 manufacturing facilities and 20 service centers throughout the United States. With a legacy like ours comes a dedication to the hard-working individuals that make Great Dane what it is today. Our jobs are waiting to be filled by driven, challenge-focused & enthusiastic people like you.

Our culture is comprised of “Champions” and offers a rewarding workplace rooted in core values of safety, leadership, integrity, quality, and passion. Every employee has opportunities to learn, grow, succeed and be engaged in a collaborative environment.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Competitive compensation
Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation
And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

Great Dane

Builds freight trailers and truck bodies

Great Dane builds trailers and truck bodies for trucking fleets that move dry freight, temperature-sensitive goods, and open-deck loads. Its Everest refrigerated trailers support single or multiple temperature zones, while its dry vans and flatbeds cover other freight needs. Customers order equipment configured for their operations, from trailer specifications to technology integrations. The business sells trailers and truck bodies through its distribution network and supplies aftermarket parts and repair services to keep commercial equipment on the road. Great Dane was founded in 1900 and has its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Savannah, Georgia.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1900

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