Engineer

Job Description

American Greetings is seeking a highly motivated Plant Engineer, working out of our Distribution Center in Danville, Kentucky.

In this role you will be responsible for organizational change and continuous improvement within our Distribution Center. Responsible for supporting managers and associates in their mission to consistently distribute products with shorter lead times, at reduced costs for the ultimate goal of increased customer satisfaction.

Our ideal candidate will have a background in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

In this role, you may assist with cross-functional site initiatives that require travel to our other plants and manufacturing facilities.

General Duties:

• Develops and leads project work across multiple disciplines and multiple plant locations.
• Responsible for the conception, development, justification and implementation of distribution processes.
• Interacts and engages with all facility engineers and shop floor personnel to monitor and manage operational processes.
• Responsible for defining, planning and executing continuous improvement projects by leveraging project management skills, shop floor experience and creative problem-solving skills.
• Leads activities to improve production and equipment capabilities through application of lean manufacturing principles.
• Reviews new technologies to ensure optimal processes are achieved and maintained.
• Will work in a fast-paced environment with high-profile exposure and engagement with local and corporate leadership.
• Travel requirements are 5% to 10% to facilitate cross-functional site initiatives.
• Must be able to manage multiple initiatives and communicate progress to engineering leadership and shop floor stakeholders.
• All other duties as assigned.