Plant Engineering Manager

Company: Krispy Kreme
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

At Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, we love our people and they love our culture and the opportunities that come with being a part of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation. Our Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation Values are at the core of who we are, what we believe, and what brings us together as one united Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation team. Come explore the endless opportunities in an environment where we support you and your professional success. As we grow together, we win together. Our success has always been driven by the skills and ideas of our talented and diverse team members. We value work/life balance, diversity and inclusion! Now is the time to achieve more and to take your career further with Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation.
Our Plant Engineering Manager will be responsible for designing and managing new equipment/process innovation/lean manufacturing initiatives for Krispy Kreme Equipment operations.
---HERE'S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Innovate / design and manage the development of new equipment & processes that impact the business strategy
• Evaluate processes in the manufacturing operations and recommend technological breakthrough solutions with fast paybacks
• Lead the manufacturing process innovation strategies to support the business needs
• Implement lean manufacturing principals & performance metrics
• Manage equipment design engineers in support of strategic equipment innovation initiatives
• Other engineering/manufacturing responsibilities as assigned to include the day to day support to manufacturing team
  YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
  • Mechanical/design engineering degree is required
  • 10 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment required
  • Machine assembly experience is highly preferred
  • Significant experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing principals
  • Leadership experience in driving engineering innovation projects is required
  • Knowledge and experience using AutoCAD and Inventor
  • Excellent project management / program skills
  • Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Team orientation with passion for results Benefits-- Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)-- Employee discount program-- 401K plan-- Vacation and "dream" days-- Company events-- Education Reimbursement-- Hospital Indemnity Insurance-- Adoption Assistance-- Life Insurance-- FSA/HSA Plans

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