Factory Planning and Optimization Engineer - Schuler Consulting at Stiles Machinery

The Senior Consultant provides expert guidance to clients on production processes, focusing on designing and

Client Consulting & Advisory

• Provide expert consulting services to clients in the wood and furniture industry.
• Analyze client needs and advise on production and manufacturing processes.
• Assume responsibility for customer projects, collaborating closely with both customer stakeholders
• and internal cross-functional teams.

Production Concept Develop m ent

• Analyze and define customer requirements.
• Design and develop customized production concepts tailored to client requirements.
• Define production capacities and workflows to optimize output.

M anufacturing Optimization

• Conduct potential analyses to uncover areas for operational enhancement and quantify impact.
• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and
• quality.

IT Solutions & Implementation

• Develop IT concepts integrating ERP, MES, and CAD/CAM systems to support production.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within client operations.

Project & Workshop Management

• Lead and manage consulting projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Facilitate workshops and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Background in furniture manufacturing or wood related production
• Degree in wood technology, industrial engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of mass customization, variant configuration, and batch size 1 furniture production
• Familiarity with ERP, MES, and CAD/CAM software functionalities.
• Technical and commercial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication sk
• High interpersonal skills with teamwork and communication strengths.
• Minimum 3 year of hands-on experience in factory planning and engineering or management
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Valid Driver's license

Skills And Abilities

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for internal and external collaboration.
• Strong multitasking capabilities with excellent organizational skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities to address complex and diverse project challenges.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to production and manufacturing.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative production concepts.
• Effective project management and lead project teams and moderate workshop
• Customer-focused approach with consultative selling skills.
• Proficient in collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Work Environment

• Office-based with frequent client site visits in the USA, Canada and internationally