· Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
· Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
· Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment including training of team members.
· Assists plant management in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
· Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
· Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
· Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
· Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
· Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
· Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
· All other related duties as required.