J O B
D E S C R I P T I O N
JOB TITLE:
Industrial Engineer
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering
REPORTS TO:
Director of Engineering
BASIC FUNCTION: The Industrial Engineer is responsible for the continuous improvement of plant
operations through implementation of projects and processes to increase
productivity, quality, and reliability. The position will use statistical tools to define,
measure, analyze, improve, and control plant processes and systems. The
Engineer will understand and improve all aspects of manufacturing including
people, machines, materials, methods, environment, and measurements. The
Industrial Engineer will also provide cross-functional support to other engineering
disciplines, including project management, project engineering, and maintenance.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
1. Efficiency/productivity analysis
2. Supply chain flow and process capacity analysis
3. Cost/benefit analysis for new project proposals
4. Labor budget preparation and tracking responsibilities
5. Engineering representative for Chattem energy management activities
6. Labor standards development
7. Management of capital projects
8. Cross-functional support of other engineering disciplines
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
1. Develop meaningful and measureable Key Performance Indicators.
2. Develop processes and systems to measure and track KPI’s
3. Utilize the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) and other processes to
identify and changeover tasks from mechanics to equipment operators.
4. Develop and implement continuous improvement concepts to transfer basic maintenance
and changeover tasks from mechanics to equipment operators.
5. Support the Sanofi Lean initiative.
6. Work with the Maintenance department to resolve equipment performance and reliability
issues.
7. Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting and resolving complex equipment issues.
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8.
Work with the Safety Manager to improve ergonomics, unsafe actions, and unsafe
conditions.
DUTIES:
1. Analyze production methods and equipment used in manufacturing, make
recommendations for improving productivity, and coordinate implementation.
2. Analyze the product supply chain and make recommendations for improving flow of
materials, increasing manufacturing capacity, and reducing in-process inventories.
3. Assist Engineering, Maintenance, and Packaging Operations in the optimization of
changeover activities.
4. Develop engineered methods, standards, and capacity impact for new product
proposals.
5. Make capital investment recommendations and purchase equipment and change
parts as needed.
6. Calculate cost benefits and internal rate of returns for new project proposals.
7. Perform routine activities in support of budget preparation, including calculation of
labor rates, and monitor actual versus standard costs throughout the year.
8. Track and maintain plant utilities and serve as the primary Chattem representative
for energy conservation initiatives.
9. Manage segments of the engineering and maintenance budgets as deemed
appropriate.
10. Update and maintain company AutoCAD drawings and provide CAD support for
other departments as required.
11. Provide project management and project engineering support as required.
PERSONNEL REPORTING TO DIRECTOR
OF MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS:
Direct Reporting Responsibilities:
1.
None
Indirect Reporting Responsibilities:
1.
Contractors
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management or closely
related field with 0-2 years of experience in Experience in the OTC pharmaceuticals or food and
beverage industries preferred. Experience using Six Sigma or similar processes for solving problems.
Ability to work with employees of all skill and experience.
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