Manufacturing Industrial Systems Manager

Job Summary: The Industrial Systems Manager leads the analysis, design, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, labor standards, and plant layouts to increase productivity, reduce waste, and scale operations effectively. This role owns and maintains the Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) within the ERP system, ensuring accurate routings, labor standards, and operational data that drive production planning and cost models.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions:

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Model, promote, reinforce, and recognize the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of Industrial Engineers across all production areas
• Owns the development, accuracy, and maintenance of Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) in the ERP system — including routings, labor operations, setup and cycle times, and work centers
• Conducts time studies and data analysis to establish labor standards and capacity models
• Creates and optimizes plant layouts, material flow, and workstation design to support lean manufacturing
• Partners with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure production processes align with labor standards and facility constraints
• Collaborates with Planning to ensure routings and labor models support realistic scheduling and material flow
• Drives continuous improvement projects focused on throughput, ergonomics, cost reduction, and efficiency
• Supports new product introduction (NPI) with early manufacturing analysis and integration into MoM
• Validates changes in labor, routings, or resources through trials and feedback loops with production
• Tracks and reports KPIs such as OEE, labor efficiency, and utilization across departments
• Partners with Finance and Operations to support accurate product costing and headcount planning
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in lean tools (5S, VSM, Kaizen), layout optimization, and time/motion study techniques
• Familiarity with Epicor Kinetic ERP and its Engineering Workbench or MES modules
• Familiarity with CAD or layout planning tools (AutoCAD, Visio)
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to process improvement
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently
• Ability to identify problems and generate solutions
• Solid recordkeeping and document control to ensure compliance with company policy and procedures
• Ability to delegate

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• Seven or more years of industrial engineering experience; Two or more years in a leadership role
• Strong experience managing and maintaining ERP-based routings and labor standards (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience in make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing environments
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt), preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel may be expected between local sites and vendors
• Valid driver’s license required

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job duties and responsibilities
• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position, standing, walking, and operating a forklift; additionally, occasionally kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in a professional manner
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work

Work Environment:

• This job is generally performed in a professional office environment, in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoor conditions on jobsites
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity
• Frequently works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions

Disclaimer:

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.

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