5 jobs found in Cranston

Taco, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Master Production Scheduler 2019-72 Summary: The Master Production Scheduler Works with the forecasting team to develop and deliver a high level product line forecast that will then translate into monthly master production schedules. Responsibilities: Analyzes historical and forecasted sales data to develop monthly master production schedules across multiple product lines Considers all demand requirements, along with production capacity and material constraints and loads the master production schedule into the ERP system on a monthly basis Ensures planners firm and / or release jobs to the production floor with available material on hand and in a timely manner to meet customer demand and / or stock requirements Ensures planners keep job alignment to support the master production schedules Works with planners to maintain and update data in the ERP system Supports daily production meetings to review adherence and performance against master production schedules Along with production, responsible for master production planning metrics including schedule attainment, as well as root cause and corrective action if required Participates in the monthly S&OP process and planning meetings Plans and manages all new product production scheduling across all product lines Works with Production and Industrial Engineering to ensure structure and accuracy of BOM and scrubs as necessary to ensure proper consumption of material and overall inventory accuracy Utilizes the ERP system to its fullest to streamline and automate the scheduling process, planning, etc. Works with Production and Industrial Engineering to eliminate / reduce production interruptions and reduction of line change-overs May be involved and / or support production floor kaizen and continuous improvement activities Experience: 5+ years of experience in relevant Operations and/or Supply Chain functions Knowledge and history working in a make to stock environment and make to order environment Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles Experience in MRP (Manufacturing resource planning) Works directly with Operations, Purchasing, and Customer Service, and Industrial Engineering Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems Good at math and statistics Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Excellent communication abilities Education: Minimum BS / BA in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering or similar discipline Professional Certifications/Licenses : APICS Certification preferred Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Full-Time/Regular PI114932570

Taco, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Manufacturing Manager 543-787 Summary: The Manufacturing Manager coordinates the use of manpower and equipment in the production process across all business segments, based on the goals and objectives set forth by the VP, Manufacturing Operations. The Manufacturing Manager ensures that all employees and production areas meet the productivity and efficiency standards of the organization. The Manufacturing Manager will be focused on the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost for all units produced and will consistently maintain a continuous improvement mindset. Responsibilities: Monitors all aspects of the production process and ensures that all personnel and resources have been properly allocated Directs and works with all Production Supervisors to ensure that all required Master Production Schedules are accurately achieved Communicates and interacts with engineers, planners, buyers, supervisors, leads, mechanics, electricians, operators, and other production-support personnel in order to successfully accomplish set objectives in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost; such metrics would include, but not be limited to, accident occurrences, first-pass yield, on-time delivery, past due amounts, finished goods inventory, and direct labor variances Leads and/or participates in production-efficiency strategies such as Production Schedule and Resource Allocation Reviews, Rough-Cut Capacity Plans, Production Huddles, Kaizen Blitz Events, Daily Reflection Meetings, and Gemba Walks Works in conjunction with Warehouse management to ensure that completed product is efficiently moved to the Shipping department and that it is shipped on-time in alignment with established protocols Leads and/or actively participates in root cause analysis and corrective action activities for production-related non-conformities Oversees the repair and routine maintenance of all production equipment and ensures that all preventative maintenance is being performed in a thorough and timely fashion Monitors production labor costs, manufacturing expenses, and finished goods inventory to ensure conformance with budgeted amounts Coaches and mentors staff, staff subordinates, and others as required to develop individual talent and build functional bench strength for the organization Demonstrates a collaborative persona in working with all other functional groups Reviews and analyzes all pertinent financial documents such as Order and Shipment Summaries, Inventory Reports, Direct Labor Reports, and Payroll Analysis Reports and creates and communicates reports on performance as required Works with the Human Resources Department on personnel matters and works with the production supervision to make decisions on staffing levels, overtime requirements, temporary workforce requirements, equipment repair and maintenance decisions, product quality and employee safety Works directly with Human Resources and direct reports to complete annual merit increase and incentive compensation recommendations for staff and departmental subordinates; participates in new hire interview process for all production supervisory and lead-person positions Works with the Industrial Engineering group to ensure labor standards are accurate Active contributor to the cycle count program for all production areas Experience: Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems required Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing methodologies required Lean Six Sigma preferred Experience in Coaching and Counseling required Experience in managing internal and external quality issues and driving to root cause and corrective actions required Minimum Level: 3 – 5 years Preferred Level: 5 or more years Education: Minimum Level: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university Preferred Level: Post-Bachelor’s degree (i.e., Masters’ or professional school equivalent.) Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Full-Time/Regular PI114932555

Taco, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Quality Assurance Manager 2019-70 Summary: The Quality Assurance Manager will provide leadership, establish priorities, ensure accountability, and ensure processes are consistent and driven to completion across the facility. Ensures the timely support to the Operations, Engineering, Planning and Purchasing personnel. Develop, implement and manage quality assurance / control program designed to ensure continuous production of products with established standards, customer specifications and production goals. This individual will ensure that internal and external quality complaints/issues are driven to root cause and corrective action and case are closed in a timely and thorough manner. Responsibilities: Develops and designs quality systems programs to meet organizational objectives and plan for continuous improvement. Investigates and analyzes quality problems, recommends solutions and ensures corrective actions are taken. Monitors and reports Customer Complaint trends via multiple sources including Technical Service Calls. Initiates Corrective Actions/Cases to address customer product complaints. Initiates all activities to contain issue and resolve current customer’s situation. This will be done personally but also via the use of staff as coordinator role on issues. Develops staff in this area. Manages daily activities of staff and drives efficiencies into processes Visits customers as needed, acts as liaison with Customers to ensure corrective actions are being implemented within the required time frame. Proactively introduce Statistical Process Control tools to organization. Works with operations to establish monitoring and reaction protocols to data trends Chairs and coordinates all activities associated with Regulatory Audits. Reports results from supplier management programs. Administers plans for internal audits of quality systems, manufacturing processes, products and ERP procedures and reports out on findings Manages the Non Conformance Reporting system. Manages the Return Goods System and assigns forensic analysis of returned goods.Acts as a direct liaison to third party inspection agency(s) Prepares technical reports and reports out on status of open quality cases. Presents findings to senior management and customers. Manages the Quality Assurance TCR budget. Conducts Management Review Activities Develop and report on cost of poor quality issues and financial impact to Company Participates in vendor selection process. Performs other quality services duties as required or directed. Experience: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Statistical Software tools such as Minitab or Sigmazone. Strong ability to facilitate quality complaint meetings and establish same expectations for staff to maintain standard as meeting leaders Strong Ability to facilitate and or lead continuous improvement activities. Management leadership skills and ability to interface effectively with cross functional groups Problem solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skill Educations: BS in Industrial Technology or engineering discipline Minimum of 5 years supervisory or management experience Professional Certifications/Licenses : ASQ CMQE Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Full-Time/Regular PI114754614

Taco, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Embedded Controls Engineer 2019-69 Summary: As an Embedded Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of embedded controls in conventional, HVAC applications. You will work cross functionally and with a team in order to develop new technologies while also improving existing functionality. This position requires effective communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work on multiple simultaneous assignments. Responsibilities: Develops, designs, and implements embedded hardware and firmware. Designs electronic controls that use embedded microcontrollers Creates Circuit Schematic/Printed Circuit Board (PCB) design Performs coding, testing, debugging and modifying of complex embedded systems firmware to ensure project objectives and schedules are met. Coordinates and participates in hardware and firmware design reviews and code reviews. Create and maintain controls DFMEAs Documents and archives hardware and firmware program releases in accordance with company development process. Develops Hardware and firmware requirements specifications and functional specifications. Develops test protocols for design verification. Works closely with a team of other highly skilled engineering professionals to solve cross functional design issues and deliver top quality products to the end user. Provides technical expertise on embedded hardware and firmware to multiple project teams, sales and marketing, quality services and customers. Assists in the resolution of product based technical issues. Strong C skills and assembly languages with expertise in well-structured and documented analysis, design and coding. Working knowledge of Version Control, and bug tracking software. Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of embedded systems hardware and firmware development. Experience with HVAC and/or industrial residential and commercial controls. Experience with logic analyzers, scopes and multi meters. Experience with Communication Interfaces (USB, I2C, RS232, RS485, Ethernet, CAN) Minimum Level: 6 – 10 years Preferred Level: 10 or more years Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in HVAC and/or Industrial hardware and Firmware development Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Full-Time/Regular PI114754645

Taco, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Channel Manager, Wholesale 2019-67 Summary: The Channel Manager will be the distribution and trade channel expert and champion directing the applicable sales team(s) for a specific channel to maximize the revenue opportunity and drive market share of the Taco brand and the products sold within the stated channel. This position is the primary conduit of the sales team with the marketing and BU management groups. Responsibilities: Assist in the growth strategy of the channel by identifying product gaps, by developing sales tools, by acting as VOC for the specific channel, by initiating internal and external line reviews to expose areas of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that are designed to deliver market share and revenue growth. Assists in the development of short and long term product roadmaps that meet the channel needs in respect to features, benefits, application and price point relative to distribution, trade, and competitive situations of the stated channel. Assists in the identification of sales and market trends for the development of strategies to capture above-market growth opportunities and illuminate potential risks to that growth. Assists in identification of competitive analysis to include pricing, product comparison, market share estimates, and key customer placement and share. Also, includes assistance of identifying competitive sales models and go-to market strategies. Assists in the development of all product launch plans and initiatives into the stated channel. Responsible for communication of said launches into the specified channel. Develops and initiates with the assistance of sales, BU’s, and marketing sell-in and sell-out promotions, in-store merchandising and communication tools, trade incentives and other stimulus programs. Analyzes sell-in and sell-through results. Assist BU’s and marketing with brand planning and communication presentations and facilitate communication for regular brand marketing and product information to the sales team(s) and customers updating programs, product information, events and performance success stories. Attends customer and channel specific shows, participates in channel organizations and associations specific to the distributors and trade within the channel. Assist in the sales channel forecasting process. Experience: At least 5 years of progressively responsible industry related experience in product and/or channel management. Sales experience in channel and/or product management, with demonstrated experience in growing share, sales and profitability. Ability to motivate cross-functional teams to execute programs within approved timetables. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information to top management, industry leaders and public groups. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time. Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Engineering or Business Cranston, Rhode Island, United States Full-Time/Regular PI114754577