American Greetings Hiring for Senior Engineer Job at Ripley, TN , Netherlands Full Time

GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for organizational change and continuous improvement for Manufacturing and Distribution Departments. Responsible for assisting Manufacturing and Distribution Managers produce and distribute consistently higher quality products, with shorter lead times, at reduced costs for the ultimate goal of increased customer satisfaction and Company profit. Determines the optimal methods for producing and shipping products that will ensure the company’s position as low cost producer in the market place.

*Develops and leads project work across multiple disciplines and multiple plant locations.
*Responsible for the conception, development, justification and implementation of manufacturing processes to achieve corporate objectives in safety, quality, costs, and delivery.
*Interacts with all plant engineering and shop floor personnel.
*Accountable for defining, planning and executing continuous improvement projects by leveraging solid project management skills and the activities of plant engineers and personnel.
*Conceives and implements projects to meet growth and productivity initiatives in support of corporate profitability objectives.
*Leads activities to improve production and equipment through application of lean manufacturing concepts.
*Supports and may lead the design of safe processes and equipment.
*Provides continuous improvement ideas based on current and new technologies, and effectively communicates engineering information to plant personnel.
*Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high profile exposure to plant management and corporate executive management.
*Travel required, 10 to 20 %

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
*Most of the daily assignments do not require a high degree of physical strength or dexterity. Mental toughness and ability to concentrate on analytical processes for long periods of time is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
*More than 40% of the time the incumbent will be in a plant environment. This will cause exposure to noise, dust, petroleum products, machinery, moving vehicles, electrical wiring, compressed air and/or hazardous materials

Experience Required:
7-10 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
*Proficient in engineering practices and procedures.
*Proficient with computer applications and related analytical systems.
*Proficient in all plant processes and procedures.
*Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.
*Proficient in training and mentoring associate and mid-level engineers.
*Proficient in project management with minimal functional guidance.