Waukesha Electric Systems Work Values

Daily Duties at Waukesha Electric Systems:

• Advised various divisions within growing business unit to utilize lean manufacturing.  Provided key expertise to Operations, Engineering, and Sales divisions within $14M business unit.  Established scheduling for production of all product lines.  Managed the reduction of costs/lead times and worked in conjunction with Sales/Engineering/Purchasing/ Scheduling to accomplish profit margin targets for various product offerings.  Established vital capacity/cost reduction project that cost $250,000 to streamline production flow, increase capacity of production with limited personnel, reduce lead times, improve safety, and generate cost savings based on analysis. Created multiple phases for meeting production needs and most feasible layout using manufacturing cells.  Handpicked by management to supervise labor standards for business unit and performed cost rollup for all products requested by Sales.  Reported operations forecast on weekly shipments and end of month production to Operations Manager and Division Controller. • Selected by management to serve as Safety Manager and awarded prestigious Platinum Award as a result of developing a new safety program that contributed to zero recordable injuries.  Ensured plant complied with all OSHA and company safety rules. Conducted monthly safety meetings for entire plant and managed budget for the safety program. • Served as a backup for Operations Manager and Master Scheduler. • Proficient with Global Shop Solutions (ERP system) including working with bill of materials, routers, creating work orders, scheduling, and managing shop personnel hours. • Reversed engineered and fabricated an inspection station to double production capacity for assembly

What they like about Waukesha Electric Systems:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Lean manufacturing, Six sigma, Process improvement, Continuous improvement, Team building

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Lean manufacturing, process improvement, Safety Management

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