Job Overview

The Continuous Improvement Six Sigma Lean Specialist will take a hands-on leadership role in deploying and driving the Lean Program at the Repair & Maintenance plant. This position is responsible for leading the transformation into a lean organization, utilizing tools and methodologies such as Value Stream Management, 6S, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban/Pull Systems, Root-Cause Problem Solving, Quality at the Source, Lean Daily Management, SMED, POKE-YOKE, Just-in-Time, and A3 Problem Solving. The primary objective is to foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure sustainable manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate the deployment and roll out of the Lean Program with Plant Manager and plant leadership team, including developing, deploying, and sustaining lean manufacturing processes. Assist Repair & Maintenance Manager with Hoshin Karin Process and A3 thinking Develop and drive Value Stream Mapping (VSM), including developing VSM continuous improvement road maps and action plans
Identify, create, and sustain standard processes throughout the organization Implement Shop Daily Management (SDM). Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees and customers and categorize opportunities as improvement vs action activities, projects, or kaizen events. Facilitate lean daily management, promote initiatives to create Lean culture including Gemba walk, 5S/visual management. Develop, deploy and sustain lean manufacturing processes. Support both process and transactional productivity improvement or waste reduction projects.

Skills:

Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate the people around you. Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively communicate at all levels from the shop floor to senior management. Hands- on, energetic person who spends time on the shop floor working to engage & sustain employees in a Lean culture The ability to be an “ambassador of change” Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience in MS Office and manufacturing software The ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business Strong training and presentation skills Must have strong statistical problem solving background with examples Strong communication and presentation skills required

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering required Minimum of 3 years of experience in lean manufacturing as a continuous improvement leader, lean lead, black belt, or similar role Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator Successful practical experience in VSM, 5S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC,  Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor  Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA and/or DMAIC cycles Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Required

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