*This role requires on-site work in Laurel, Mississippi.
About Howard:
Howard Industries is the nation’s leading manufacturer of distribution transformers, with over 10 million overhead, single-phase and three-phase pad mounted, and network transformers in service throughout the United States and abroad. As Mississippi's largest privately held employer headquartered within the state, the company employs over 4,000 team members, generates over $1 billion in revenue, and consists of 4 main corporate divisions: Howard Power Solutions, Howard Lighting, Howard Transportation, and Howard Technology Solutions.
Job Summary:
The Time Study Engineer will conduct time and motion studies, measuring work patterns and methods of employees with the goal of developing and implementing practices and programs that ensure the most efficient use of production staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- May train technicians in time and motion techniques, methods, and principles.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Directs time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve overall efficiency and cost savings relative to employees and facilities.
- Conducts or leads in the observation and analysis of work procedures to determine the time and motion requirements of each position or assignment.
- Analyzes data and specifications to establish reasonable time and production standards.
- Uses mathematical analysis to identify objective measurements of alternate work patterns.
- Applies industrial management techniques and principles to develop cost and time-saving recommendations and modifications to work methods, staffing requirements, wage rates, and equipment and facilities upgrades.
- Designs and coordinates all phases of the production process using industrial engineering principles and best practices.
- Collaborates with accounting department to create and further develop wage and salary policies based on anticipated labor costs.
- Assists marketing and sales departments in making pricing decisions by developing cost analysis system.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional and tactful in situations involving staff.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to identify the most efficient method of executing a task.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or related field required.
- At least two years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
- other facilities.
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K Retirement
- Education Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacations
Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled
Howard Industries is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
