Position Summary:
Using his / her lean experience, candidate will coach and support the management team in the application of SES methodologies and tools. Through his / her active participation on the shopfloor, 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 co ordiate with division and corp SES managers to develop knowledge of corp standards and best practices.
- Act as a champion and leader for SES principles inside the plant.
- Transfer their lean knowledge and experience to plant team through shopfloor 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.