Industrial Engineer na Sportech, LLC

Description

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for the range of new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is between $72,000 - $80,000 annually. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer will have a “process improvement and ownership attitude” to provide process leadership and support of overall plant objectives. This individual will have input in numerous areas of the business including sourcing, planning, buying, and material flow of raw materials and finished goods.

1. Recommendations, support, and implementation of plans for improved safety, quality, delivery and cost of material flow.
2. Improve material flow processes by utilizing improvement tools and methodologies. 
3. Develop best practices for material flow and collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate seamless transition from design through fully implemented warehousing. 
4. Serves as a change agent to challenge current processes. Collect and use data to propose changes and support improvement opportunities. 

Essential Job Functions

• Support the ongoing development of plant wide culture of continuous improvement, safe working environment, and open dialogue.
• Foster an environment that aligns with Sportech’s Core Beliefs and Values and builds upon a culture that is in service to our people and community.
• Productivity tracking and review of current material flow processes for improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate on new product material flow requirements. Ensure timelines to support new product launches and production capacity expansions.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and apply new and emerging technologies as appropriate to meeting company VTO and capacity expansions.
• Develop business case (ROI) for capital projects.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on process improvements, new procedures, and best practices.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean principles, methodologies, and tools such as Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Spaghetti diagrams, 5S, and Kaizen events.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, and Warehouse teams to create standards for how components are delivered and stored (PFEP). 
• Contribute to the definition, development, and implementation of LEAN warehousing initiatives.
• Assist with development and maintenance of 3PL.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (equivalent work experience may be considered). 
• 3-5 years material flow and continuous improvement experience required.
• Must have knowledge of material flow processes, technologies, and lean material flow principles.
• Demonstrated ability to implement change in a way that positively impacts overall department and company performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must excel at working in a team environment with a high level of people/interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cross functionally drive results.