Job Description

Responsibilities arrow_right

• Utilizes Lean tool box to DRIVE a Lean System
• Provide leadership and run the Lean Steering Committee
• Achieve Project IMPACT cost savings objectives and report monthly results
• Promote a continuous improvement culture through achievement of RPA targets
• Plan, organize, and EXECUTE Kaizen events
• Conduct Lean training
• Follow up on Kaizen event action list through to close
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement teams using Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED
• Execute, track, and take accountability for continuous improvement savings and results
• Guide organization in Lean Systems implementation
• Participate as a member of the plant staff
• Provide input to the Global Lean Director to continually improve training materials and technique
• Interfaces with the lean community and functions as the site lean representative

Qualifications arrow_right

• BS, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Lean Systems Certification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience implementing Lean manufacturing
• Leadership skills
• Preferred knowledge of Six Sigma
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tool box and experience in Lean Systems implementation
• Excellent problem solving and facilitation skills
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, VA/VE, 3P, 5s and SMED)
• Knowledge of the Toyota Production System
• Must possess communication and training skills
• Must have problem solving and facilitation skills
• Must be enthusiastic, tenacious, professional and articulate
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be able to interact with all levels of the organization
• Must have ability to become a certified Black Belt within 18 months

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