Manufacturing Engineering Manager

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, CLICK HERE. LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOT) is a leading developer and marketer of branded, premium and innovative footwear for expert users at work and in the outdoors. The Company's trusted Danner® and LaCrosse® brands are distributed domestically through a nationwide network of specialty retailers and distributors, and internationally through distributors in Asia and Europe.  Besides making great footwear, LaCrosse is also a great place to work. We value teamwork, innovation, and commitment, and offer an environment where they are cultivated and rewarded. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This position is responsible for managing our Engineering team including Manufacturing Process and Project Engineering. This individual will have hands-on responsibility for the monitoring production output and designing processes with an eye to utilizing continuous improvement tools including Lean and Six Sigma, to implement process improvements that will reduce cycle time, process variation, defects, changeover time, lead time, and overall manufacturing cost. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. 8 years of progressively responsible manufacturing process engineering experience, preferably in the shoe industry. 5 years experience in lean manufacturing driving continuous process improvements, including 5S and cell design. Must have experience with cellular manufacturing. Thorough understanding and working experience relative to the ISO-9001 Quality System requirements. QUALIFICATIONSLeadership and conflict resolution skills Ability to adapt to changing environments and priorities Proficient in MS Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar program required. Proven ability to drive (cultural) change; challenges the status quo and looks for ways to improve team and organizational performance; champions new initiatives and stimulates others to make changes. Strong achievement orientation; demonstrates strong personal drive, initiative and persistence; is motivated by challenges and determined in the face of setbacks. Solid verbal and written communication skills. Project management skills required. Working knowledge of safety and environmental regulatory requirements including NIOSH and OSHA required. Bi-lingual ability a plus.

LaCrosse Footwear offers competitive pay and benefits. Our generous benefit package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D, 401(k) with excellent employer match, Product Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, and Tuition Assistance. Please visit www.lacrossefootwear.com to apply. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.  LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that strives for and celebrates diversity in its workforce. LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE NOT OFFERED. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, CLICK HERE.