Responsibilities :
- Responsible for the successful development and execution of specific OPEX / Lean Manufacturing projects
- Leads and facilitates improvement teams across the plants often multiple teams at one time
- Responsible for establishing teams as well as training and educating members on lean processes
- Responsible for systematic and thorough documentation of all projects, in order to share ideas across the network as well as working with finance to establish project values
- Responsible for project management and administration to include project direction, implementation, cost / benefit analysis, scheduling and resource allocation
- Responsible for all communications related to the projects (including the development of format, frequency, material and audience)
- Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as : Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis.
- Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications.
- Works with Quality and Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
- Establish and maintain monthly progress reviews in accordance with site leadership requirements
- Works with the CI Managers / Coordinators from other sites as well as the corporate headquarters to share best practices across sites
- Develops processes and systems to ensure sustainability of improvements
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering is a plus (not a requirement)
- 5+ years of experience a manufacturing environment with a process and product improvement focus or Operations Leadership in a lean production environment in a high volume production environment with a minimum of 5 years in a Continuous Improvement role.
- Certification in Lean manufacturing preferred
- In depth knowledge of formalized lean manufacturing practices and tools
- Six Sigma certification black belt preferred
- Strong Project Management and execution skills
- Structured and organized
- Strong team player / ability to build collaborative relationships
- Strong analytical, computational, and problem solving skills
- Strong business acumen
30+ days ago