Haviland Enterprises, Inc., a 100% Employee Owned, industrial chemical, plastics and pool and spa chemical manufacturing and distribution company, specializing in creative chemistry seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer in our Grand Rapids, MI facility. This position reports to the Quality Manager. We are looking for an independent, reliable, self-motivated, self-starter, with a positive attitude, team approach, with an "Owner" and process improvement mentality. If that is you, apply today! We have too many perks to list them all!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing, chemical environment preferred.
- Experience working with Redzone or Tillit preferred.
- Project leader experience required.
- Outstanding analytical and demonstrated problem-solving with solutions.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Self-starter with strong decision-making problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Able to interpret and produce Process Flow Diagrams.
- Able to produce complete and accurate: Process Descriptions, Project Scopes, Cost Estimates, Project Execution Schedules, Commissioning Plans, Process Operating Instructions and Technical Reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer skills including MSOffice and ERP Software.
- Demonstrated high commitment to safety, environment, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Excellent organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated with proven ability to work both independently and with others.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop strong, successful business relationships with external and internal customers.
- High degree of personal integrity and clear commitment to complying with company, legal, and governmental regulations and an excellent role model for organization.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support quality activities in response to a concern by completing containment activities, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action implementation.
- Support the development of a LEAN culture at Haviland, i.e., 5S, 8 wastes, continuous improvement, process focus, discipline to standards, and practice the scientific method.
- Work independently or with a team on projects.
- Support and assist in conducting team member huddles.
- Track open huddle activities, and follow up with activities owners to provide support in closing activities
- Maintain Redzone (Production Monitoring Software) data integrity through validating targets, adjusting targets, creating new products that are being added, etc.
- Provide the Key Performance Indicators for specified areas.
- Lead a continuous improvement Kaizens on a regular basis to address the top opportunities identified by the KPI’s.
- Create or pull tableau reports as needed that will help the team utilize the data collected.
- Collaborate closely with Production and Maintenance departments to ensure the optimal resolution of operating problems. Make recommendations for capital investments throughout the company.
- Provide technical support for both small and large capital projects and serve as a project manager for capital project execution, commissioning and handover to operations and maintenance.
- Management of capital project process for all facilities including capital budget review, project status, and tracking of process KPIs.
- Responsible for operability of machines and auxiliary equipment by ensuring operational maintenance and preventative maintenance is completed. Assist facility supervisors by engaging with Maintenance and Engineering as needed to escalate concerns and develop solutions.
- Lead improvement in HSE, quality, productivity and cost performance for department(s) managed, by analyzing data to assess performance and lead/propose/implement process improvements.
- Propose changes to staffing and equipment to meet productivity and capacity objectives.
- Develop & implement short-term strategies to ensure goals and objectives are met to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Initiate Learning Teams or RCA for Major events. Lead as necessary. Drive corrective action closure.
- Pursue maximum facility reliability to reduce unplanned events and support safe operations.
- To perform the essential functions of the position, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Required Competencies:
- Technical Knowledge
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
Benefits:
- Full-time, Salaried, Exempt position.
- High base wage.
- 100% Company provided equity growth & ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Approx. 6%+ of earnings annually given to you for free in the form of company stock. You become an Employee Owner for free!
- Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan
- Company matching 401(k) plan: 50% up to 6% of salary
- Profit-Sharing Bonus Plan
- Immediate Vacation Paid Time Off
- 6 paid Holiday's & 4 paid Floating Holidays
- 1/2 Day Good Friday Pay
- 8hrs Volunteer Time Off annually
- Cell Phone for business & personal use
- Reimburse COBRA pmts. Up to 1-2mths. for family until healthcare benefits are effective so there is no lapse in coverage.
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Workplace Giving & Matching Program – Haviland will match 100% of employee charitable donations up to $250 per calendar year.
- Service awards given for every 5 years of service beginning at $100 with an increasing scale up to $1,000.
Medical & Prescription Healthcare plan:
- Priority Health HMO / PPO
- 1st of the month following first 30 days
- COBRA coverage paid to prevent any lapse in individual or family coverage
- One of the best plans in GR at one of the lowest employee costs!
- Traditional Medical Plan - Priority Health HMO - EPO
- Weekly Employee Medical Premium: EE Only = $31.00, EE+1 = $55.97, Family = $68.21
- Deductible: $500 Individual/$1,000 Family, Co-insurance: 20% up to maximum of $500 Individual/$1,000 Family.
- Prescription Copays: $10 Copay Generic/Tier 1, $60 Copay Brand/Tier 2, $90 Copay Non-Preferred/Tier 3, Preferred Specialty/Tier 4, and non-Preferred Specialty/Tier 5.
- High Deductible Health Plan - Priority Health HMO - EPO
- HSA - Health Savings Account with Haviland dollar for dollar match up to $500 Individual/$1,000 Family per year.
- Weekly Employee Medical Premium: EE Only = $15.50, EE+1 = $27.98, Family = $34.11
- Deductible: $1,500 Individual/$3,000 Family, Co-insurance: 20% after deductible is met up to a max out of pocket of $3,000/$6,000 (deductible applies to max out of pocket)
- Prescription Copays: $10 Copay Generic/Tier 1, $60 Copay Brand/Tier 2, $90 Copay Non-Preferred/Tier 3, Preferred Specialty/Tier 4, and non-Preferred Specialty/Tier 5.
Dental Plan:
- Delta Dental
- No Deductible, $2,000 Plan Year Max, $2,000 Ortho Svcs.
- Cleanings & X-Rays covered at 100%
- 80% Basic Services & 80% covered Major Services
- $8/mth EE Only cost and $20/mth EE+Family cost
Vision Plan:
- EyeMed
- $1.00/mth EE Only cost and $2.79/mth EE+Family cost
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare & Dependent Care
- 100% Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability insurance
- 100% Company Paid Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse & Children
- 100% paid 6 Weeks Paternity & Maternity Leave
- Workplace Giving & Matching Program - Haviland will match 100% of employee charitable donations up to $250 per calendar year.
- Leave Share Program – Provides an opportunity for employee owners to share their accrued paid time off with other employee owners who have exhausted their own paid time off and would not otherwise receive pay as a result of a qualifying medical situation.
- Helping Hands Fund – This fund is 100% funded by Haviland Employee Owners. It is used to financially aid Haviland employees when a traumatic life event occurs, or an employee/employee’s immediate family has a medical crisis where there is a financial hardship.
Wellness Benefits:
- Reimburse 25% of the cost of Employee & Family Fitness Center Costs
- Reimburse 25% of the cost of Employee Fitness Classes or Race fees
- Reimburse 25% up to $200 of the cost of Employee Fitness Trackers
- Free Flu Shots
- Amway Riverbank Run/Walk Employee & Family race reimbursement
Our Company:
- Haviland Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1934. Celebrating 89 years, Haviland is globally recognized as a conscientious, quality-driven Employee-Owned manufacturer and distributor. Haviland has maintained steady growth and has 270 employees with an average length of service of 10+ years.
- Haviland Products Company manufactures industrial and specialty chemicals & products and offers a variety of contract manufacturing and packaging services from multiple facilities in Grand Rapids, MI and Kalamazoo, MI.
- Haviland Consumer Products, Inc. manufactures pool and spa products and sells a variety of pool and commercial hoses. Haviland Consumer Products Inc. operates in Grand Rapids, MI; Walker, MI; Chandler, AZ; and Baleco International, Inc. in North Bend, OH which manufactures pool and spa chemicals and plastics injection molding.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
Haviland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
