Essential Functions

• Drives continual process improvement with Lean manufacturing strategies and systems, such as Kaizen events, 5S, and other engineering tools to eliminate waste and improve efficiency using Toyota Production (TPS) methods.
• Utilize Value Stream Mapping to develop future optimization state. Assist production personnel with prototypes and quality concerns as well as redesign of the factory floor for most efficient process flow.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods during RFQ (request for quote) process, and as continual improvement efforts dictate.
• Support department cost reduction and business plan initiatives including development of total cost business cases, action plans and launch of new equipment and/or processes.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and advises for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Prepares production drawings and submittal drawings in CAD as well as develop and maintain BOM’s, routers, other supplier data requirements list documents.
• Assists the Sales Department with customer-related concerns. Technical support for sales/marketing as well as assisting with the costing of new products including tooling.
• Ensure material flow, material layouts, internal Route designs and workforce allocations are optimized as promoted within best practices in TPS.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases. Participates in Engineering Change Order reviews to assure the change does not adversely impact on process.
• Applies robust problem-solving methods, such as Six Sigma analysis in developing new products or addressing processing issues.

work experience and skill requirements

• A must demonstrate a strong background in a manufacturing environment utilizing Lean principles. Has planned and led numerous Kaizen events, 5S, and/or visual factory events.
• Strong experience in a mixed-model manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, and meeting skills
• Professional work experience reviewing and analyzing prototypes and product modifications.
• Project management skills – create and maintain open issue lists, lead cross functional teams, issue resolution, financial tracking and management of program fund spending and equipment procurement.
• Financial aptitude to develop total cost financial analysis, develop cost savings projects, track, and manage small and large projects.
• Solve problems at the lowest level with advanced understanding of strong problem-solving methods with the ability to employ Six Sigma methods and process.
• Preferred two to four years supervisory experience.

qUALIFICATIONS

• Assertiveness – Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee’s safety.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Communication/Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Dependable - Must consistently demonstrate dependability, a magnificent work ethic, initiative, ownership of issues, problem-solving abilities, and an exceptional attitude.
• Flexibility - Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, accept innovative ideas and input positively, and be open to new work approaches and processes.

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