Engineering Supervisor

ABOUT LOZIER

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retailâ??s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Engineering Supervisor is an effective problem-solver, facilitator, change agent, planner, innovator, resource, designer and project manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the engineering department, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozierâ??s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Designs, implements, and reviews complex projects spanning multiple functions within organization.
• Oversee distribution, CNC processes, metal fabrication, paint processes, welding, wood, facilities, packaging, and standards/process flow.
• Organize process and equipment maintenance, upgrades, and new introductions to minimize manufacturing interruptions while obtaining optimal performance from systems and equipment.
• Coordinate successful corrections to production problems using sound problem-solving techniques and practices.
• Develop alternate methods or equipment changes to allow continued production during emergency situations.
• Complete performance assessments of subordinates.
• Communicate to all levels within organization throughout all steps of a project or tasks.
• Apply processes, tools, and methods to improve operation, reducing operating costs, etc.
• Develop a team that effectively and efficiently installs/changes processes for the safe manufacture of quality product in a productive manner.
• Supervise, train, and mentor engineering staff, including employee personal growth within established grade levels, as well as training in new processes, tools, and equipment opportunities.
• Ensure technical assistance is provided to support staff in complex technical matters.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May oversee facility capital planning process in coordination with corporate capital plan.
• General industrial or mechanical engineering functions as necessary.
• Budgeting.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in engineering or another related field required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills

• Good technical understanding at a detailed level in all of responsible areas.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Concise, objective, and factual communication.
• Structured, professional engineering approach to problem-solving.
• Self-driven, objective-setting and completion-orientated traits.
• Capable coach/facilitator/motivator.
• Working knowledge of PC including Microsoft Office package.
• Working knowledge of tool and die in a manufacturing setting including welders, brake presses, roll formers, punch presses, lasers, CNC equipment, and dies.
• General mechanical and electrical knowledge including troubleshooting.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of machine programming systems.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Inventor.
• Use of MP2 to track machine components and labor cost related to equipment.
• Knowledge of project planning database programs.
• Knowledge of standard budget processes.
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must work on concrete surface and travel full length of facilities at brisk pace routinely through the day.
• Must be able to climb, crawl, bend, stoop, and reach during troubleshooting or similar activities.
• Maneuver 25 lbs occasionally.
• Extensive periods at desk entering data into a computer.
• Occasionally travel to other facilities or training locations.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.