Industrial Engineer

at  Kohler

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Preference bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Experience:
Preference 4 years of related experience.
Formation:
Preference must have the ability to understand Autocad, SAP and VIS systems, Standard Cost and BOM structure, Microsoft office. Bilingual (English & Spanish) is preferred. Lean Tools knowledge, ergonomics.

SKILLS:

Traits
Critical: Abstract Reasoning Ability, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self-Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego-Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation.
Supporting: Ego-drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, and Sociability.
Behaviors
Critical: Is persistent; confidently expresses ideas and opinions; copes with rejection; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly.
Supporting: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; considers others´ points of view with an open mind; follows established policies and procedures.

ABOUT US

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

Develop activities such as: optimum materials handling and the shortest possible through-put times definition for new and current processes; inventory reduction, floor improvement reducing or eliminating waste.
Analyze the different processes and determine the adequate work conditions, related to space, layouts, lighting, breaks, manpower, tools and equipment.
Follow up activities such as: process definition along the projects process engineering team, inventory reduction, material handling improvement, reducing or eliminating waste, taking into consideration ergonomic issues.
Develop new processes layouts for new equipment and introduction of new products.
Manage changes and updates of the master plant layout. Including the review of the desired change sharing the decision of approval or rejection of the request
Conduct periodical audits on the plant to assure the layout is up to date and avoid any installation or material out of the latest layout approved version.
Support activities of the project’s team such as: process definition, standard pack, equipment installation and training of new processes.
Develop Standard Work for new processes.
Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position (See Responsibilities chart by position).