Manufacturing Engineering Technologist

Education:  Requires an undergraduate degree in an applicable field or equivalent experience

Experience:  A minimum of 10 years’ manufacturing experience, as well as a general understanding of broad management information systems preferred. Experience working within an operational business unit is beneficial for this role. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead implementation and sustainment efforts in the area of routine management across all business units at Logan Aluminum (operations and support)


• Strengthen continuous improvement efforts through focus on loss eradication (asset losses & system losses) and value creation


• Support both sides of the manufacturing excellence Infinite Loop (improve performance & sustain performance)


• Lead cross-unit improvement efforts and projects within all three (3) improvement domain horizons: Routine Management, Continuous Improvement, and Strategic Transformation


• Focus efforts based on areas of greatest loss and/or greatest value creation opportunity to maximize gains to the business 


• Share and spread best practices observed between business units through the Strategic Transformation Team network


• Perform data analysis and lead / facilitate project execution of multiple improvements simultaneously


• Teach and train team members at Logan in areas of expertise, including but not limited to: Routine Management, Logan Capability Pathway, etc.


• Act as a role model for connecting all improvement work to Logan’s long-term strategic approach (THRIVE)

Position Accountabilities: 

• Success in this role will be based on sustainable improvements made that positively impact OEE performance and reducing manufacturing cost per pound


• Provide project guidance and expertise to Support Units in their efforts to achieve their strategic visions for functional business / manufacturing excellence


• Focus on execution and identifying opportunities to enhance execution systems at Logan


• Integrate the Logan Improvement Framework (Define, Plan, Execute, Sustain) into all improvement efforts


• Spend a considerable amount of time engaging on the shop floor and directly with operational business units 


• Leverage business intelligence systems to drive the importance of data-driven decision making  

Safety:

Safety is an underlying value that defines our culture and the way we do business at Logan Aluminum. Safety is a shared responsibility with every Logan employee being accountable for identifying and controlling exposures for themselves and others. Success requires every employee to follow safe work practices and procedures, recognize and react to exposures, speak up about safety issues, give and receive feedback with positive intent, and embrace continuous improvement in pursuit of an injury free workplace. A critical aspect of safety is maintaining a strong focus on Workplace Organization.