CI Specialist

Adient Plc

  • Northwood, OH
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Change Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Analysisunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Progress Reportsunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
    • Six Sigma Green Beltunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Standards Developmentunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Value Stream Mappingunmatched

    Description

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
    • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
    • Facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standardized work, and visual management.
    • Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
    • Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
    • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational performance.
    • Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques.
    • Report on progress and manage the improvement tracking system.
    • Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
    • Prepare detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion of goals.
    • Participate in audits, compliance activities, and plant improvement initiatives.
    • Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement efforts across the facility.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
    • 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
    • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and other problem-solving methodologies.
    • Experience with Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
    • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

    Skills & Competencies

    • Process Improvement
    • Data Analysis
    • Project Management
    • Leadership & Facilitation
    • Change Management
    • Time Management
    • Continuous Improvement Mindset
    • Challenge the Status Quo
    • Attention to Detail

    Work Environment

    • Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
    • Ability to walk the production floor regularly.
    • May require occasional overtime or flexible scheduling to support production operations.

    PRIMARY LOCATION

    Northwood Facility

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorthwood, OH

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