WCM Coordinator
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Job Responsibilities:
The World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Coordinator plays a key role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the plant. This position is responsible for supporting the deployment and sustainability of WCM methodologies coordinating activities and leading initiatives that improve safety quality delivery cost and morale. Working closely with cross-functional teams the WCM Coordinator promotes a culture of accountability and problem-solving while ensuring alignment with corporate WCM MAFACT standards and long-term business objectives.
Process Stability & Continuous Improvement
- Understand and drive process stability and repeatability (meeting targets for productivity quality cost lead time safety and environment)
- Reduce process variation to support continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitate problem solving and continuous improvement across all production areas
- Maintain and promote a continuous improvement mindset
- Support management of the Continuous Improvement (T.I.M.) program and tracking of key CI projects
Standardized Work & Work Instructions
- Develop analyze implement and train on standardized work (SWCT SWC WBT; cycle long cycle material conveyance shop floor quality checks) ensuring operator engagement and ownership
- Create cycle and long cycle work instructions. Train employees on standardized work after buyoffs are completed
Audits Compliance & Inspections
- Conduct daily audits (standard work 5S). Perform formal and informal workplace inspections
- Identify audit gaps/weaknesses and prioritize improvements
- Participate in preparation and execution of internal and external MAFACT audits
- Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements and systems (IATF16949 ISO 45001 ISO14001 PIP)
Lean / WCM / MAFACT Activities
- Support MAFACT best practices implementation and training. Deliver and support MAFACT training initiatives
- Lead Kaizen events and coordinate implementation
- Conduct value stream mapping process mapping and time studies (OPS/MOTS)
- Provide training on improvement concepts (standardization MPS 5S TPS Lean Pull Systems MAFACT)
Daily Operations & Shop Floor Support
- Coordinate with WCM Lead on daily scheduled projects. Participate in weekly GEMBA walks
- Respond to ANDON calls and escalate as necessary. Escalate issues appropriately.
- Review and respond to communications from other shifts
Reporting Communication & Meetings
- Prepare weekly KPI charts. Prepare reports presentations and employee communication materials
- Attend meetings as required
Requirements:
- Minimum completion of post-secondary education in Engineering or related field
- Minimum 3 years experience in a related field (i.e. Manufacturing/Industrial/Quality Engineering Project Management CI Coordinator/Black Belt etc.)
- Experience in automotive industry an asset. Extensive knowledge of MPS / Lean Manufacturing principles
Compensation: $60 000 -$70000
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