Full-Time

Advanced Materials Lead

Faith Technologies

Faith Technologies

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

Appleton, WI, USA

In Person

Category
Operations & Logistics (2)
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Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
PTC Creo
Autodesk Inventor
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Logistics
  • 6+ years of experience in material flow, industrial engineering, or manufacturing engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring capacity
  • Travel up to 25%
  • This position works 40-hour work weeks, between the hours of 6 am and 6 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Advanced proficiency in Plan for Every Part methodologies
  • Experience with warehouse automation technologies such as automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots
  • Experience with discrete-event simulation
  • Experience with modeling software such as Autodesk Inventor, Creo, or comparable platforms
  • Excellent organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong understanding of lean principles and process optimization
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects requiring alignment across multiple stakeholders
  • Proven track record of leading and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience operating in environments that manage a diverse range of production volumes
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a long-term material flow vision that aligns with overall business objectives and lean manufacturing principles
  • Directly supervise and mentor the Material Flow Specialist and Material Flow Engineer, providing technical guidance on complex layouts and system designs
  • Lead the integration of emerging Industry 4.0 technologies, such as robotics, automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS), and digital twin modeling
  • Manage capital budgets and timelines for large-scale material handling facility launches and retooling programs
  • Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to procure necessary equipment and technology
  • Act as the primary liaison between Production, Product Development, and Procurement to synchronize material replenishment strategies for all Original Equipment Manufacturer and custom product lines
  • Analyze current processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes
  • Utilize data analytics tools to assess material flow performance metrics
  • Generate reports and presentations for management, highlighting key findings and recommendations
  • Ensure all material handling processes comply with safety regulations and company policies
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to protect employees and equipment
  • Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Menasha, Wisconsin

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Olathe expansion doubles manufacturing to one million sq ft, adding 780 jobs by 2026.
  • 2.16-megawatt solar system offsets 100% of Olathe facility's electrical usage.
  • AI data center demand grows 33% yearly through 2030, fueling Excellerate growth.

What critics are saying

  • Overexpansion in Olathe, Opelika, Pittsboro strains cash flow as data center demand slows.
  • Excellerate competes with Eaton, Siemens undercutting prices in data center bids.
  • Data center boom dependence collapses if Microsoft, Google pause AI capex post-2025.

What makes Faith Technologies unique

  • FTI's Excellerate division manufactures modular electrical buildings for hyperscale data centers.
  • FTI operates EnTech Solutions, Excellerate, and Faith Technologies brands for integrated solutions.
  • Gold System Integrator partner status with Rockwell Automation enhances automation expertise.

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