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Duro-Last Roofing, the world's largest manufacturer of prefabricated roofing systems, has an opening for a Production Associate at the company's headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan. The Production Associate's primary goal is to manufacture high quality products, free of defects, and to also fulfill customers' needs and expectations. This is a full-time, hourly based position with an additional potential safety bonus. The position will report to the Plant Supervisor.
What You'll Accomplish
- Create, implement and / or assist in Lean Manufacturing techniques including : Standardized work instructions
- Operator balance, manning levels, indirect labor studies
- Plant material flow and layouts
- Quick die change / changeover reduction
- Downtime pareto analysis
- A3 Problem Solving techniques including root cause and 5-why analysis
- Visual factory tools to communicate shop performance
- Audit Systems
- Lead Kaizen events
- Conduct time / delay studies on machines and operators
- Assist in development of plant operational metrics
- Other duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Manufacturing)Five years continuous improvement experience (Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving experience, etc.)Proficient in time / delay studiesExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office and MinitabExperience in preparing detailed cost benefit analysis reports to support project requestsExperience in preparing / processing of Failure Modes and Effects AnalysisExperience implementing Lean Manufacturing techniquesWhat We Offer
Competitive salary & Bonus IncentiveRetirement Savings : Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and / or Roth after-tax savingsMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life InsuranceHolistic Health & Well-being programsHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Paid time off including 12 paid holidaysPaid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)Educational Assistance ProgramDuro-Last
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
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