Manufacturing Process Integration (MPI) Specialist

Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important that you know that Weinbrenner Shoe Company, the manufacturer of the Thorogood brand, has a positive impact on the development of leaders, and will support and guide you with a focus on core values.
Under the direction of the Vice President of Manufacturing the Manufacturing Process Integration Specialist (MIP) will provide technical expertise for product engineering and new product.
Employee's are expected to support Weinbrenner's core values through the completion of duties and responsibilities. In this specific role, some expectations include:

• Provide training to manufacturing staff and production operators, including but not limited to
  product requirements, product purpose, and assembly techniques.
• Assist in developing and continuously improving training to include best practice procedures for
  all assembly processes.
• Document and record technical details for production assembly and related processes to help
  maintain repeatability & ensure quality standards are met through delivery.
• Responsible for providing operations with clear SOP and quality standards.
• Support supervisor in the control of the WIP and control of raw material on the shop floor.
• Follow TPM guidelines related to autonomous maintenance and documents in the SOP and work
  with the supervisors and operators in the implementation and compliance.
• Participate in new product meetings, contribute & collaborate on technical requirements,
  tooling, machines, and requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, Manufacturing teams, and other key
  stakeholders to ensure on-time introduction of new footwear and modifications to existing
  products that meet customer and company expectations.
• Provide technical support on manufacturing requirements such as tooling, machines,
  manufacturing procedures, and materials.
• Assist in sourcing 3rd party vendors for footwear manufacturing equipment and/or finished
  products or components that meet company standards and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering and/or at least
  3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Shoe-making experience preferred.
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems and work with others to develop solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of shoe construction, material properties, footwear terms, and
  processes.
• Strong technical shoemaking skills, with a focus on detail and the demonstrated ability to deliver
  high caliber results.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing
  demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to train others and
  clearly document technical processes in proper format.
• LEAN manufacturing knowledge.
• Proficient with technology, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of QMS and Problem-Solving Methodology.

As a Weinbrenner Shoe Company employee you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:
Medical/Health Insurance

• High Deductible Health Insurance and HSA Qualified Plan.
• HSA company match.
• Free Primary Care through AnoviaHealth
  • All Employees who join the High Deductible Health Insurance Plan will have Free Primary Care through Anovia Health. Spouses and Children on the plan are also covered at no charge!

Dental and Vision Insurance

• Dental and Vision insurance through Delta Dental and Delta Vision
• Very low employee cost

Life, Short-Term Disability, AD&D and Additional Supplemental Insurance Benefits

• Company paid group Life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid long-and-short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Voluntary Spouse/Child life insurance

And yet, there is even more!

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate in our 401k program after 60 days of employment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) - The ESOPO is 100% funded by Weinbrenner Shoe Company, Inc.
• Bonus program
• Vacation and sick time
• 10- paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Vigorous Employee Activities

Enjoy working for a company where advancement opportunities are achievable and each person is important.
If you meet these requirements, have a positive attitude, enjoy working as a team, enjoy implementing improvements and building relationships, apply today!
Send your cover letter and resume to Sara Nikolay, Human Resources Manager at or apply at .
Equal Opportunity Employer EOE