Position Summary:
Using his / her lean experience, candidate will coach and support the management team in the application of TPS/Lean methodologies and tools. Through his / her active participation on the shop floor, will provide training and coaching to plant personnel at all levels of the organization.
Essential Job functions include, but not limited to, the following:
General
* Report to Plant Manager and coordinate with division and group TPS/Lean Managers to develop knowledge of group standards and best practices.
* Act as a champion and leader for TPS/Lean principles inside the plant.
* Transfer their lean knowledge and experience to plant team through shop floor improvement activities.
* Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
Continuous Improvement/ Lean Support/ Development
* Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
* Support plant problem solving teams to ensure the production of quality parts and a safe working environment.
* Identify and assist in implementing cost reductions on the shop floor.
* Develop and sustain supervisor, team leader and team member training and development.
Launch
* Utilize lean tools to map the process and provide inputs to sales team as needed on machine utilization, space and labor requirements
* Develop standardized work standards and line balancing for new programs along with manufacturing engineers
* Participate in regular launch team meetings and ensure lean guidelines are followed
* Continuously challenge maturation activities and identify opportunities to reduce maturation time.
Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
* Minimum 3, preferably 5 years of lean implementation experience at a production facility
* Experience in applying lean tools to improve plant / site performance required.
* Bachelors degree in engineering / supply chain management field required.
* Good interpersonal skills and training skills. Experience in training teams on lean methodologies ad leading Kaizen
* Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
* Travel is occasionally required, up to 10% of the time.
