Job Description
We are seeking a driven and experienced Manager, Manufacturing Engineer and Operations to join our dynamic team in Pelzer, SC, supporting Vertiv's rapidly expanding operations. This is a critical leadership role within our manufacturing facility, focused on driving operational excellence, team performance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Position Summary:
The Manager, Manufacturing Engineering will lead a team that works cohesively with the other manufacturing departments to achieve plant KPI's. First level manager that oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and equipment to maintain safe, lean, and cost-efficient execution of plant operations.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing to ensure plant manufacturing plans and budgets are aligned to Product Roadmaps.
Manage the activities of production supervisors to ensure effective performance of job duties for every stage of production to ensure the manufacture of high quality and cost-effective product.
Oversee the planning and organization of a production process and ensure availability of necessary material, equipment, and labor resources required for a project.
Production Schedules
Plan and oversee execution of plant Capital and Productivity/Cost-Saving Projects
Lead and coach engineers to view operations end to end and drive improvement to reduce lead time, improve customer service levels, and lower total operating costs.
Develop Manufacturing Engineers with a steadfast commitment to mentoring and leading from the front.
Provide tactical leadership to ensure the Manufacturing Engineering team will:
Put Safety First, utilizing Management of Change (MOC) checklists for process planning and implementation
Assist with implementing manufacturing plans for new products
Provide functional support for plant-to-plant product transfers
Identify, justify, pilot, and commission Manufacturing technologies, processes, equipment, and practices
Provide support for manufactured cost analyses of existing products.
Develop and release standardized manufacturing documentation such as process flow charts, work instructions, and setup guides
Oversee the development and execution of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma projects in collaboration with Continuous Improvement coordinators
Lead problem-solving teams to improve operating performance and eliminate production bottlenecks
Drive improvements in factory lead time reduction, footprint utilization/optimization, and productivity/efficiency improvements.
Create and maintain accurate routings
Maintain facility AutoCad layouts
Review, evaluate, and approve Engineering Change Orders; usher ECO's into production
Education and Certifications:
Minimum: BSME/IE/Business Operations Management and 6 + years manufacturing engineering/operations experience as an individual contributor.
Preferred: MSME/IE/MBA and 1-3 years Supervisory experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Preferred Years of Experience, 5 to 7 years
Requirements:
Knowledge of formalized Lean Manufacturing applications and Manufacturing Engineering fundamentals
Experience in New Product Development and Product Transfers.
Excellent vertical communication, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively; ability to coach, train, facilitate and lead teams effectively in a transformational work environment.
Demonstrated strong project management and technical skills; analytical skills; PC skills, AutoCad skill.
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team building and teamwork.
Travel about 10% for this role
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring,
terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race,
color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereo@types), genetic
information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a
disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending
an email to help.join@vertivco.com If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the
company's career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
About the Team
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereo@types), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.
