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Precast Concrete Plant Inspector / Field Engineer 

Category Professional Services  
Description

As a Field Engineer at Wilbert Funeral Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of Precast Concrete products manufactured by the company's Licensee network. Your primary responsibilities will include advising Precast Concrete producers, promoting proper manufacturing and service techniques, sharing best practices, and addressing safety concerns. You will travel regularly to conduct plant inspections, provide training, and offer guidance to ensure the highest standards are met.

Key Job Functions:

  • Technical Expertise: Learn and understand the company's manufacturing and service specifications to advise Licensees on correct procedures as needed.
  • Promotion of Best Practices: Promote proper manufacturing and service techniques through proven methods to enhance product quality.
  • Knowledge Sharing: Share innovative ideas and best practices among the Wilbert Licensee network to foster continuous improvement.
  • Safety Advocacy: Identify and share safety concerns and suggestions as necessary to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Documentation: Document each visit comprehensively by completing electronic Plant Production Reviews and Cemetery Service Reviews, including the submission of digital or print photos to support the evaluation.
  • Reporting: Submit all documentation and pertinent information electronically to the Field Services Manager in a timely manner.

A Typical Plant Inspection:

  • Conduct a Plant Production Review using the latest template provided by WFSI.
  • If available, conduct a Cemetery Service Review at each Licensee location to evaluate setup and services.
  • Prepare electronic reports, including improvement recommendations.
  • Review findings and recommendations with plant management and personnel.
  • Collaborate with plant management on further improvement steps and service enhancement.

Travel Schedule:

  • This role requires weekly travel for plant inspections, follow-up work, and training. The travel schedule typically follows a three-day format:
  • Day 1: Travel to the plant and potentially perform a CSR inspection.
  • Day 2: Perform the Plant Production Review, provide training, and take digital pictures.
  • Day 3: If a CSR inspection was not possible on Day 1, perform at least one CSR Inspection. If traveling to another location, do so on Day 3.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Document all follow-up visits and non-standard visits with a written summary to the Field Service Manager.
  • Post-production and CSR Cemetery Review reports electronically on a weekly basis.
  • Manage scheduling, organization, and files for assigned locations for audits and reviews.
  • Develop specialized customer training programs for new areas or topics.
  • Promote and train Wilbert-supplied products for use in manufacturing and service-related topics.
  • Identify trends and patterns related to product/service concerns and offer innovative improvement recommendations.
  • Display proficient computer skills in using essential software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and the Internet.
 
Position Requirements

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in the Precast Concrete industry.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as required.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with peers and provide training.
  • Detail-oriented with full body movement capabilities, use of all senses, and able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.

Desired Skills (not required but preferred):

  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles.
  • Precast Concrete Industry Certifications.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. A partner may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Precast Concrete Plant Inspector / Field Engineer  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Open Date 10/31/2023  
Location Broadview # 91  
About the Organization Wilbert Funeral Services Inc. is a concrete manufacturer and service provider to the funeral service, building trades and agricultural market places. Manufactured products include burial vaults, monuments, septic tanks, retaining walls, storm shelters and miscellaneous agricultural precast products. Our operations include manufacturing plants and warehouses in 20 states.  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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