Lead Operations Industrial Engineer

Unifin SAS • Rochester, NY

5d

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager Operations ,
JOB SUMMARY:
The Lead Operations Industrial Engineer will serve as a key liaison between the Engineering, Operations and Production Maintenance teams driving continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. . Responsibilities include managing the Industrial Engineering team, analyzing operations data, designing workflows and production processes, reducing inefficiencies, and ensuring that final products meet the established quality standards. The position also involves applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to enhance cost efficiency while maintaining high-quality product standards. Additionally, this position will document processes, develop troubleshooting methods, and provide training to team members to ensure standardization and operational excellence. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing KPIs, and implementing new technologies or processes will also be key components of this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or Supply Chain Engineering. 3-5 years Manufacturing/Engineering experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership skills to conduct workshops.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Works effectively on a team or individually.
• Proficient with MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to encourage innovation and contribute new ideas to improve processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to challenge the status quo to foster creativity and enhance team performance. Ability to build excellent Cross-functional relationship(s)
• Capable of being a Change Agent
• Must demonstrate visual acuity, color recognition, finger dexterity.
• The ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Work responsibilities involve chemical and biological agents that have assigned biological and chemical hazards.
• Sitting approximately 50% of day and standing approximately 50% of day.
• Work responsibilities may involve repetitive use of the hands, simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Occasional lifting of up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LEAN/6 Sigma manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the writing of procedures for Operations activities linked to new equipment/processes.
• Work with Manager and HR Department to implement training plans adapted to specific user profiles.
• Determine and help ensure necessary documentation is in place, maintained and organized (e.g., troubleshooting guides, Process Flows, SOPs, etc.)
• Develop and implement process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Develop and implement Visual and Production documentation standards in cooperation with management and user personnel (5S floor zoning, furniture, line flow
• Familiarize self with different key equipment (participation in the set-up and testing) and determine good practices of use (parameters, methods)
• Train staff for new processes and provide instructions and manuals.
• Actively participate in the definition of needs in URS for both functional and technical specifications.
• Represent plant operations during industrialization of new equipment/Line.
• Review and approve Qualification and Validation documents.
• Define and Lead action plan as necessary to get the equipment to match the expectations of the URS once installed/qualified
• Identify users and access levels required based on department and specific needs.
• Assist in the design and implementation of LEAN practices (VSM, Continuous flow, Workplace organization 5S, Cycle time, takt time studies, Ergonomic, Define Waste, TPM program)
• Identify areas for improvement by collecting Data or with input from the Operations Department (Operations and Maintenance
• Supervise, mentor and develop the Industrial Engineering team ensuring they have the necessary skills and resource to succeed.
• Assign continuous improvement projects and tasks to Industrial Engineering Technicians and monitor workload and outcome.
• Organize the department to be able to address continuous improvement initiatives as they are identified.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist supervisors and direction to staff and coordinates workflow within the work unit based on new equipment/process improvements.
• Provide technical assistance, positively answer users’ questions and request for support in resolving problems/external analysis
• Keep abreast of all new technical knowledge and developments that impact performance and relay information to the Operations team.
• Assist/lead the resolution of deviations by obtaining root cause and corrective actions in a timely manner with no disruption to operations activities.
• Implement both short- and long-term corrective actions and process improvements to ensure continued compliance.
• Assist with developing quantitative techniques to monitor process performance (KPI).
• Analyze management information and continuous quality improvement data to identify ways to streamline, improve process quality and/or compliance while maintaining process effectiveness.
• Ensure that all change control documentation is implemented, in a timely manner.
• Ensure stakeholders are appropriately trained on the process and any process changes.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (a $2,000–$6,000+ annual value)
• 401(k) contributions: 6% match plus an additional 4% company-funded contribution
• HSA contributions with wellness incentives
• Annual performance bonuses and merit increase eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level