Professional material operations

Auto req ID: 61259 Title: Professional Material Operations Job Function: Materials and Procurement Location: PILGRIM Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time Shift: SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Our Powertrain Operations facility, located on Pilgrim Road in Menomonee Falls, WI, is where the “jewel” of the motorcycle comes to life. Pilgrim Road employees produce engines and transmissions for the final assembly plant in York, Pennsylvania, as well as transmissions, and replacement parts for sale through Harley-Davidson® Genuine Motor Parts and Accessories business. Join our team as a Professional Material Operations and help build the world’s most sought-after motorcycles.

Job Summary

This position will communicate Continuous Improvement System (CIS) principles in support of Materials' Operations. The position will train others on how to utilize standardized work, workload balancing, job element sheets, practical problem solving, process improvement dialogue, and waste elimination methods using the standardized Simulated Work Environment (SWE) approach. Position will develop value stream maps that eliminate non-value added waste and compression of cycle times.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience in Materials' Operation. Ability to drive results with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Impacts quality of their own work through training of others and the work of others on their team.
• Solves Materials' Operation problems by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience, judgment with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Provides informal guidance to new Materials' Operation team members and impacts the work of others within the group.
• Effectively communicates complex information involving Materials' Operation to others.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Materials' Operation and key business drivers such as project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a group and/or team and provide guidance to new team members.
• Proven track record of utilizing Toyota Production System (TPS), Kaizen, and Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Experience in Continuous Improvement System (CIS) and ability to teach others about using tools within the Continuous Improvement System.
• Travel required up to 10%.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No Travel Required: 0 - 10% Pay Range: $66,700 - $100,100 Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)