Parker EMG Mty is looking for a: Lean Egineer I
Position Summary
Responsible for implementing Lean initiatives at the Plant level by following the OpEx assessment guide. Organizes associates in continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste in all office, factory and support functions. Measures and reports progress on HPT & 5s, assures financial measures and internal tracking Info Center.
Qualification
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Experience: 1 years of successful manufacturing experience with Lean experience a plus.
Languages: Advanced English
Qualifications and desired skills:
- Understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, and SPC preferred.
- Strong math skills, experience with Microsoft Office, Visio & CAD software a plus.
- Ability to influence and work well with all functions of the organization.
- Experience participating and or leading Kaizen events is a plus.
- Six Sigma knowledge, a strong plus.
- Good presentation skills to effectively share the success and ideas for the site.
- Conversational English language is a must
Abilities:
- Organized
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Responsible
- Integrate
- Team oriented.
- Self-motivated
- Team leadership skills
Essential job duties and responsibilities
- Aid in supporting a safe ergonomic working environment for all employees in the facility.
- Ensures Starpoint, and Natural High Performing Teams (HPTs) are following the HPT strategy and identify and gives training according to these methodologies.
- Facilitate & drive all Kaizen activity, savings, actions through the Kaizen Promotion Office for the entire site.
- Facilitate problem solving tools at a daily basis and gives training if needed.
- Guide engagement in all HPTs & facilitate weekly on the floor walks (GEMBA), meetings, Hours of Powers, BARNs & kaizen activity.
- Purchase tools, materials that aid continuous improvement efforts.
- Ensure productivity and project tracking (Info Center) Data entry & metrics are appropriate accurate and complete for entire site.
- Use Lean Tools on the floor with Natural HPT/Starpoint’s/Site Leaders to solve business problems related to Safety, Quality, Delivery Cost and drive Value stream & Team improvement task list closure.
- Ensures on-going education of all employees at the Plant in Lean and trains associates how to continually eliminate waste. Promotes a Continuous Learning environment. Position must understand the current culture & engagement through constant Lean Must Do monitoring.
- Manage the strategy and assures the implementation and sustainment of 5s at a plant level.
- Supports the sustainment of the KPO area by posting BARNS, updating kaizen tracker and follow up on kaizen suggestions by the associates.
- Travel could be required to understand new processes
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