Glen Raven is recruiting for an Industrial Engineer which will establish a system to develop and ensure accuracy of job specification for all hourly position in the Material Solutions Group network on an ongoing basis. This role will drive cost/productivity improvement initiatives as assigned by leadership. Provide network support for identifying and implementing best practices. Utilize a standards-based approach to solve problems, drive continual improvement, and maintain performance. Recommend, direct, facilitate, and perform analysis, studies, and related actions aiming at improving safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency at assigned Materials Solutions Group manufacturing sites. Facilitate, monitor, visualize, and drive KPIs for assigned manufacturing areas / sites. Participate as a member of the divisional support team to advance the general well being of the Glen Raven Material Solutions Group.

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Pension Plan
• Wellness Program
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Vacation & Holiday Pay

Responsibilities: 

Develop and implement systems to ensure up to date, accurate job specifications are in place for every hourly position within the Glen Raven Material Solutions Group network:

• Conduct job element studies to capture inputs for production jobs to determine work standards, expected output, and optimal assignments for manufacturing positions across the division.
• Determine standard production factors by process and product, to include equipment speeds, efficiencies, and expected process waste
• Develop standard format for job specifications and ensure process is in place to ensure regular updates/reviews are conducted at intervals directed by engineering leadership

Advance the manufacturing plants performance on all operational fronts and push continuous improvement forward:

• Define operating procedure and general organization in the sector
• Be a driving force in the definition of key performance indicators at the strategic, tactical, and manufacturing equipment level. Focus heavily on equipment standards and machine output
• Define proactive indicators in relation with manufacturing department goals and objectives
• Analyze deviations to KPI targets and provide avenues of progress to bring back into alignment
• Facilitation problem solving initiatives and bring methodological support to teams
• Analyze and take into consideration the industrial best practices. Recommend progress actions
• Sustain, in conjunction with management, the results of method changes
• Facilitate, based on competency, Value Chain, SMED, Kaizen, and RCA events to drive progress

Lead projects as required in support of progressing manufacturing sites / areas

• Develop and lead projects as required to progress the mission of a given department / manufacturing location
• Conduct optimization, root cause, and correlation studies to improve performance of processes within the organization
• Use the appropriate methodology and tools to efficiently identify and develop corrective actions to problems
• Provide status update information to all stakeholders on a prescribed basis
• Provide alternate solutions to mitigate unforeseen issues such that timelines can be maintained
• Recommend progress opportunities and contribute to development of operating plans at locations throughout the Glen Raven Material Solutions Group network
• Breakdown operating targets to the machine level in manufacturing and provide visibility to area leadership to assist organization in hitting its business plan targets in each functional area
• Implement identified process improvement actions as negotiated with leadership, tracking both progress to implementation and business impact post completion

Specialty Duties

• Implement Strategic tactics and systems in order to Support Management Goals
• Oversee the completion of Capital Projects and Facilitate Quality, On Time Deliverables
• Act, Take Action, and Onboard Initiatives Developed by Management
• Work Closely with Operation Groups to Improve Functionality on a Global Level
• Drive Forward Function and Communication Bridges Surrounding Global Best Practices

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in Business, Engineering, or Science.
• 2 Year Technical Degree with accompanying experience
• Minimum 2 years (Co-Op / Internship counts) in applicable role
• Ability to Communicate at a High Level (Verbal, NonVerbal)
• Ability to Drive Action Forward
• Continuous Improvement Techniques (Lean, Six Sigma, Etc.)
• Analytics (Excel, Access, Power BI)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Team Focused Approach

Why Glen Raven:

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com or 336-227-6211.