Manufacturing Engineering Manager

NOTE-Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Who Are We?     

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St. Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and an average employee tenure of 15 years, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in Windom to build a career. 

This position will provide leadership of the team responsible for continuous improvement of the manufacturing systems, processes and methods to ensure consistent improvements in the productivity levels. Responsible for Assembly, Paint and Welding processes, tools, methods, and the related improvement in quality and productivity in a manufacturing environment. 

What Will You Do?  

In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for:  

SUPERVISION:                                                                  

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, fostering a culture of accountability, productivity and safety.

• Responsible for housekeeping, productivity, manpower levels and work habit discipline.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING:                             

• Manages and directs the Manufacturing Engineering function in the Windom facility, to ensure Assembly, Paint and Welding processes are completed according to company safety and quality specifications in an efficient and timely manner. 

• Strongly advocates operational safety and Lean concepts of continuous improvement, waste reduction, measurements, and goal setting. 

• Directs team to establish methods and maintain engineered time standards for all direct and indirect support labor operations. 

• Reviews all new products and coordinates a smooth and efficient start up. 

• Collaborates with internal partners

• Design Engineering to recommend changes in design to improve safety, quality or productivity. 

• Production scheduling and operations personnel in order to maintain a relatively stable work force and attain the desired level of production, efficiency and quality.

• Coordinates corrective action through daily tiered meetings and production notes, suggesting design changes to improve processes. 

• Seeks out advance technology, automation, etc. as they apply to manufacturing systems and methods and lead the facility in their implementation.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT                                               

• Responsible to assist in the implementation of quality plans designed to prevent defects in finished products. 

• Ensures proper and timely communications with Materials and Assembly Operations to maintain quality standards. 

• Ensures manufacturing engineers follow quality procedures and coordinates improvements with Quality department personnel. 

• Assists in the implementation of ISO or quality plans within the facility.

FINANCIAL AND BUDGET CONTROL

• Collaborates with site Finance to set annual and strategic capital budgets and assures execution of capital spending in accordance with those budgets. 

• Approves engineering purchase orders to assure spending is aligned with approved budget guidelines.

• Coordinates plant productivity improvement goals; identifies and leads implementation of cost reductions and value analysis.

SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS                                         

• Ensure all Employees are trained in Safety Rules and procedures and support and consistently enforce safety policies. 

• Participate in Safety Inspections and support Plant Safety activities in partnership with the EHS Manager. 

• Establish Safety compliance strategies and accountability for team. 

• Actively participate in review of accident investigations and responsible for design and implementation of employee ergonomics in workstation setup, processes tooling, and safety equipment. 

• Ensures a regiment of ergonomic audits during startups and during production are completed.  Maintain facility safety documentation, equipment or workstation process modifications.

What Do You Need?  

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:  

• Degree in Engineering with a minimum of eight+ years of experience in a manufacturing of consumer goods environment of which two years must include managerial responsibilities

• A minimum of 5+ years department level supervisory experience expected

• Budget planning experience, organizational and planning skills, communication skills and ability to adapt to work environment and customer needs

• Previous experience with any of the following: welding, powder coat painting, or progressive assembly processes

• Experience with team building, project oversight, and developing quality procedures

• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, expectations and accountabilities

• SAP experience preferred, but experience in any ERP system acceptable

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings expected

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What Can We Give You?     

 At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at our Windom, MN location a variety of perks, including:  

Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.  

Location – Conveniently located in Windom, MN.

Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.  

Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app. 

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our Applicants.  Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.