Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer

MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Founded in 1880, Krug is well recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturer of high-quality business and healthcare furniture. For 146 years, Krug’s reputation has been built on the principles of integrity and dignity in its relations with its staff, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. Krug is known for our innovation in solving challenges others can't. We are committed to being a leader in our industry by providing products and services that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.

We are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join out team at our Casegoods Division in Kitchener, reporting to our Director of Engineering.

If you are a high-energy hands-on self-starter who is motivated, and a strong driver of change and improvement, team-oriented, with strong communication and people skills who thrives in a fast-paced demanding work environment that is subject to ongoing transformation this is the ideal opportunity for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and maintains incentive standards or work measurements
• Implementing Lean Principles throughout the factory (5S, Kaizen, Gemba, etc.)
• Researches and recommends changes to improve productivity and flow
• Coordinates Factory moves with Maintenance, Production & Scheduling
• Derives staffing level recommendations from these measurements
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Prepares Plant Layouts & Part Presentation
• Researches and make recommendations re: layouts, processes, technologies, equipment, jigs and fixtures
• Justifies equipment purchases
• Generates cost reduction concepts and manage cost-reduction projects to fruition.
• Monitors incentive systems
• Manages the employee KRISP suggestion plan

REQUIREMENTS:

• Community college Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering program
• Experience in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering in an incentive environment, developing and applying standard data
• 2 to 5 years of previous related experience – time studies
• Lean Six Sigma (Preferred)
• Time Study Training (Preferred)

Krug is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Should you require accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a great group of people.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person