About the Job
Build organizational capabilities
Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools and methods (Lean, Six Sigma) and promote a structured problem-solving approach. Inject passion for this activity by providing a vision and direction for the future development and performance of the site.
Champions deployment of change management processes and tools to realize the business strategic objectives.
Conduct shop-floor activity analyses, interviews, data gathering and analysis and compile into improvement opportunities and impact in loss & waste analysis
. Improve Site Performance
Support and challenge the workforce in direction setting, prioritization (timing, resources, and sequence of actions) and implementation of improvement activities to best achieve the targets for the key performance indicators of the yearly site improvement plan. This includes the organizational and strategic deployment throughout the site.
Contribute to improving the real result key performance indicators (Safety, OTIF, cost, material efficiency, quality, and inventories) of the site
Develop metrics and periodically assess organizational effectiveness.
. Drive and manage the Improvement Portfolio
Identify, validate, initiate and drive new improvement opportunities
Run & own improvement projects delivering value to the organization
Support the site leadership and staff in improvement project idea generation, project chartering, action planning and implementation.
Coordinate and/or support improvement projects at the site and ensure the tracking of benefits of projects and those projects are driven to completion and/or closure.
Develop 5S standards and lead to promote 5S in production, warehousing, office and utility areas with sustainable approaches and GEMBA walk auditing system.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Production, or Mechanical Engineering.
2+ years of experience within a CI function or in a manufacturing / Process environment with previous exposure to CI projects & knowledge (lean or six sigma certificates is a plus).
Highly motivated & positive individual that can work in a challenging environment.
Excellent communication skills especially with blue collars.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Strong time management skills.
Strong computer, software & English language skills
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