Production Value Stream Engineer

Plays a pivotal role in comprehending manufacturing capabilities and devising streamlined production plans for each piece of equipment, aimed at maximizing resource efficiency. This position demands a profound grasp of industrial engineering principles encompassing production planning, forecasting, inventory management, lean methodologies, and data analytics.

• Balancing Monthly Capacity:
  Optimize work orders biweekly/monthly to ensure 100% equipment utilization, minimizing non-value-added time and meeting monthly production goals.
• Production Sequencing:
  Utilize Production Sequencing tools to generate biweekly/monthly production plans for Weaving, Batt Making, and Needling departments.
• Warp-out Management:
  Optimize work balance on weaving looms to prevent more than 1 loom warp-out in a single week.
• Quill Winding Department:
  Daily work management based on weaving needs.
• Daily Productivity Management:
  Monitor production adherence and adjust work orders in response to sales needs without compromising monthly production goals.
• Raw Material Inventory Management:
  Anticipate material requirements by analyzing consumption rates and future demands. Oversee safe stock levels and coordinate supplier orders to maintain a seamless workflow.
• Process Improvement:
  Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement in scheduling and production workflows to increase plant throughput. Challenge production managers to minimize non-value-added time and setup time between work orders to reach and surpass daily/weekly/monthly department goals.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Utilize data analytics tools to generate reports on production performance and capacity utilization. Present findings and recommendations to management, contributing to strategic decision making.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works closely with global planner(s), plant production managers/supervisors, and technical manager(s) to effectively communicate monthly production requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering is desired (or related field).
• 4+ years of experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic production environment.
• Problem solving mind set and proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Any level of Lean or Six Sigma certification