Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Specification

Lucas Milhaupt, Inc. ("Lucas" and/or "the Company") is the most diversified, vertically integrated brazing alloy producer in the United States. We melt, process and fabricate alloys, which allows us to offer our customers high quality product with shorter lead times and reduced risk to supply disruptions. With manufacturing facilities in North America, China and France, Lucas Milhaupt is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, continuous improvement, urgency and analytical thinking.

Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Group

Lucas is part of the Steel Partners Holdings L.P. ("Steel Partners") Diversified Industrial Group. Steel Partners is a diversified global holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies and other interests. It owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking and youth sports.

Steel Business System

Lucas utilizes the Steel Partners Business System (SBS) to maximize its productivity and eliminate waste. Using Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Strategy Deployment and other operational efficiency initiatives that form the foundation of this program, Lucas is committed to embedding continuous improvement within our organization as a means of achieving profitable growth.

Job Title

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location Base

Cudahy, Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

Reports to

VP Operations

FLSA/Compensation

Full Time/Salaried/Weekly

Role Summary

Lucas is focused on maximizing the efficiency, effectiveness, cost, quality and speed of its manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager (MEM) will lead a team to develop and implement manufacturing technologies, process and equipment strategies that achieve this goal. This key resource will provide leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering group, foster a high level of innovation to fully leverage existing expertise and capital equipment and to develop new, state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies across multiple facilities. The MEM will actively utilize continuous improvement philosophies and techniques (e.g. lean enterprise, six sigma). The position requires a person who is self-motivated, not afraid to role up their sleeves, natural at trouble-shooting collaboratively and capable of prioritizing work and multi-tasking.

Leadership:

Support Company Culture

Promote Safety as number one priority of all employees

Ensure business is conducted with integrity, honesty and ethical resolve

Foster climate of respect, trust, teamwork and collaboration

Support company vision and mission, model values and lead by example

Champion environment that demands hard work, celebrates achievement

Oversee Manufacturing Engineering

Understand "bottom line" concerns that impact Manufacturing goals

Translate vision/objectives from strategic thinking into action plans

Actively pursue short-term projects while working with the VP of Operations to develop and implement long term Manufacturing Engineering best practices and goals

Deliver Targeted Business Results

Aggressively manage teams to meet or exceed business goals

Implement strong programs that ensure program needs are met

Drive use of SBS tools to increase productivity and reduce waste

Work cross functionally to maximize efficiency of production teams

Maximize use of processes that are repeatable and sustainable

Promote Leadership Development

Align company goals with the individual goals of those on the team

Foster learning environment that encourages employee development

Pursue individual growth/development using development plans/coaching

Develop succession plans for key positions within Manufacturing Engineering

Communicate Powerfully

Share company goals/performance to inspire employee action

Create high levels of engagement and commitment

Convey passion about company and gratitude for employee effort

Develop/maintain relationships with key internal and external customers and relevant industry organizations

Key Goals

• Ensure Safety program drives goal of zero injuries

• Develop and implement Manufacturing Engineering business plan focused on continuous improvement, productivity, maximizing CAPEX, TPM, and innovation

• Identify resource needs and execute staffing plan

• Utilize strategic thinking and leadership development tools

• Work cross functionally to understand business needs

• Ensure use of performance management, development plans and continuous feedback to develop team

• Achieve exceptional leadership team and solid bench strength.

• Drive regular use of GEMBA, Stage Gate and Kaizens, "walk the talk" by participating in kaizens and pushing use of SBS tools

• Develop into strategic business partner for VP Operations

• Utilize consistent communication and transparency to gain the trust of employees and motivate Manufacturing team to achieve long term growth and financial success

• Achieve success from the company and customer's perspectives