UW Interco, LLC
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: APOG), was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Apogee is a growing, profitable company with annual revenues approaching $1.5 billion. We provide distinctive metal and glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings, and glass and acrylic solutions for picture framing and display applications. To learn more visit: www.apog.com .
The Apogee Performance Surfaces segment has grown from $100M to $200M in revenue through a recent acquisition. Our brands in the Performance Surfaces portfolio develop and manufacture high-performance coated materials for a variety of applications, including wall décor, museums, graphic design, architectural interiors, digital display, and industrial flooring markets. We are the global leader in anti-reflective, conservation grade electrostatic dissipative, high-definition, and abrasion resistance coatings, that provide protection, innovative designs, and exceptional durability.
Position Summary
Primary responsibility is to continuously improve equipment and processes using principles of Lean and the Apogee Management Systems (AMS) to remove waste from the production workflow and reduce variation in results. Plan, organize, and execute projects related to higher yields, increased equipment availability, and improved equipment and personnel performance. Standardize and document processes by writing new procedures or updating existing procedures. Teach, coach and train others to promote the sharing of knowledge across departments and shifts. Implement waste reduction by working with supervisors, engineers and others to improve efficiencies, yields, and ergonomics.
Responsibilities
Improve equipment performance related to mechanical, pneumatic, robotic and other systems. This includes the startup, testing, and field modifications to new and existing equipment
Standardize and document processes by writing new procedures or updating existing procedures.
Teaching, coaching and training others to promote the sharing of knowledge across departments and shifts.
Use critical thinking skills to correctly recognize, assess, and resolve problems. Identify root causes of product defects and low productivity, and implement solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
Coordinate the process of defining and generating operational parameters in relevant systems to support job costing, labor planning, and requests for quotes.
Support multiple individual and/or team projects while handling multiple tasks to successfully meet all deadlines. Function as project leader when assigned.
Plan, organize, and execute new projects related to higher yields, increased uptime, and improved cycle times.
Document and communicate project status, changes, and other information to managers, engineers, and technicians.
Enhance relationships and contacts with suppliers and other resources to assure appropriate and cost-effective process development, resource use, and other functions related to operation and repair of equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, both technical and market based.
Initiate and support continuous improvement that yields a reduction of waste, variation, and employee fatigue in processes by using established improvement processes.
Support, understand, and coach others in understanding and use of lean tools and Six Sigma.
Cross train in related functions and assist others in obtaining cross-functional capabilities.
Implement controls to reduce variation present in established and new processes.
Meet established personal and company performance measures.
Learn, understand, and follow documented work procedures.
Must be able to travel and work off-shifts as needed.
Strategic application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies to drive business outcomes, enhance decision-making, and improve operational efficiency.
Personal Attributes and Experience
2-year technical degree or certificate in related field and 2-4 years…