Senior Industrial Engineer and Business Analyst
Position Snapshot
Identifies, develops, justifies, implements, and follows-up on projects to reduce operating costs by improving work methods, manufacturing processes, and pay systems for all facilities in the Concrete Reinforcing Products Business Unit. Responsible for all Industrial Engineering activities with supervisory responsibility over the Industrial Engineer I position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
- Identifies, develops, justifies, implements, and follows-up on projects designed to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reduce the overall operating cost for all facilities.
- Gathers and analyzes manufacturing data to evaluate and improve current manufacturing processes. Interprets, develops, plans, assigns, checks and directs work methods. Addresses work method complaints and resolves problems. This includes ensuring all standard work procedures, documents and visuals are up to date at each facility.
- Investigates, provides justification, and determines transfer pricing for Insteel Engineered Products cast in place orders consistent with Company philosophy that internal transfers should be made at market prices.
- Maintains costing data used by sales group and Master Scheduler on a quarterly basis.
- Analyzes monthly cost and manufacturing variances by plant, including MUV, PPV, revaluation, inventory, conversion cost absorption, and freight. Assists plant personnel in understanding variances and determining and implementing corrective actions where appropriate.
- Performs special projects/analysis as required with emphasis on process improvement.
- Provides operational and financial analysis serving in a decision-support role for plant and business unit management.
- Serves as a liaison between business unit management and plant managers in facilitating and monitoring the execution of continuous improvement programs, auditing, tracking, and reporting actual versus targeted results.
- Assists with planning and oversight of expansions, equipment replacements/additions and operational reconfigurations
- Establishes standards for machine performance and quality.
- Provides ideas to Engineering Group involving mechanical machine improvements.
- Assists General Managers in writing Capital Appropriations for projects/equipment.
- Assists in the management of capital improvement projects, focusing on accuracy and delivery of projected payback. Performs post-completion reviews of plant capital projects analyzing actual versus forecasted performance.
- Investigates, tests, and implements new technology into plant operations.
- Uses Activity Based Costing (ABC), financial, and P & L data to target improvement opportunities.
- Finds ways to lower setup and process related costs of operation methods.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
- Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises Industrial Engineer employee(s). Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, checking, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; costs; operation methods; establishing standards of performance; maintaining quality standards; maintaining quantity standards; and carrying out established policy.
Professional Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
- Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across organizational levels.
- Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving challenges.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- Broad knowledge of industrial or process engineering principles and practices.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Industrial or Process Engineering or a related business environment preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the stated educational requirements.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to continuously communicate effectively by talking and hearing (with or without corrective devices). Employees will frequently stand, sit, walk or move throughout the work area, and perform repetitive movements as part of their daily responsibilities.
The employee must occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, stretch, reach overhead, climb, balance, and rotate the body between sitting and standing positions. The position also requires the occasional use of hands to feel, touch, grasp, and grip tools, objects, or equipment, as well as the ability to taste or smell when necessary. Employees must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
This role requires strong visual abilities, including constant observation, near and distance vision, depth perception, color discrimination, peripheral vision, the ability to work in both dim and bright lighting conditions, and the ability to frequently adjust focus between objects at varying distances.
The position also requires the operation of mechanical controls, including buttons, knobs, levers, cranks, and pedals, as necessary to perform job duties safely and effectively.
Work Environment
The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is expected to follow all established safety policies and procedures and actively contribute to maintaining a safe work environment. This position involves somewhat undesirable working conditions and requires regular exposure to manufacturing and industrial environments.
Employees will frequently be exposed to heat (both weather-related and process-related), cold temperatures, vibration, loud noise, dust, dirt, oil, grease, solvents, and periodic travel. Occasional exposure may include wet or humid conditions, slippery surfaces, outdoor weather, moving or hazardous machinery, electrical hazards, elevated work areas, toxic or caustic chemicals, vapors, odors, fumes, gases, and potential explosive or incendiary hazards.
The consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. Employees must continuously wear hearing protection, safety glasses or goggles, and safety shoes while performing job duties. Depending on the task or work area, additional PPE may occasionally be required, including aprons, masks, respirators, harnesses, hard hats, gloves, and Level B, C, or D personal protective equipment.
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
For your hard work, you receive:
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Paid time off including holidays and vacation
- Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time.
About the Company:
Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers.
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Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141.