Manufacturing Engineering Manager

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.  

The Position: The primary responsibility of the Manufacturing Engineer Manager is to manage and provide technical leadership necessary to achieve long range automation goals throughout the organization.

• Responsible for return on investments relating to the facility and equipment. Manages the plant capital budget by
proposing, justifying, and implementing improvements to processes, equipment, and plant layout.
• Solicits and negotiates bids from outside contractors. Supervises the completion of projects by outside contractors.
• Directs the supervision of the maintenance and manufacturing engineering functions. Participates in the selection of
personnel; also guides, counsels, directs, motivates, evaluates, etc. Recommends retention, promotability, and salary
actions. Ensures that employees are trained and attuned to current and future GDT objectives.
• Oversees direct reports. Ensures that subordinate supervisors are requiring safety compliance and any standards
that apply. Investigates employee suggestions, concerns, etc. Evaluates and responds as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with all mandated regulations, as well as GDT rules and regulations.
• Reviews proposed disciplinary actions. Ensures completeness, fairness, consistency, and overall company interest.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental regulations. Arranges compliance inspections with insurance providers
and regulatory personnel. Initiates action on recommendations and deficiencies.
• Establishes the parameters and procedures for the standard hours program and ensures accuracy of established
standards.
• Manages budget and semi-variable expenses related to manufacturing engineering and maintenance.
• Assists in the implementation of the "WINGS" employee suggestion program
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical engineering with 5 – 10 years of experience or the equivalent
combination of experience and/or education is required for this position.
• Skills:
o Basic knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
o Asset justification
o Industrial engineering skills such as work measurement, labor reporting and plant layout
o Understanding of building and maintenance contracts including liability issues
o Basic knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing processes
o Computer skills including MS Office and AutoCAD
o Analytical analysis and problem-solving skills
o Strong communication and organization skills
o Understanding of compliance regulations and codes
• Travel: Up to 50%

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..
• May be exposed to possible shop hazards including high noise, heavy machinery and shop traffic
• Frequent use of a computer