LPO Coordinator

Zapopan - Mexico

Monthly Salary: MXN 2021 - 2021

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lean Production Officer LPO

Brief Description

Goal of the function:

To ensure control of the production execution times and implementation of Lean techniques in production and administrative areas.

Detailed Description

The Lean Production Officer is responsible for the following main tasks:

Optimization of processes and lead times;

Definition of the best possible conditions of using lean tools;

Coordination and standardization of lean approach (with other areas);

Support the development of the production system provided by the Corporate;

Following the zero defect philosophy

Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management

Team and key business stakeholders (Lean

Roadmap)

Implement and support cultural change across the organization and drive business process improvement

Provide and be creative in project management analytical and research skills and expertise

Develop deliver and support delivery of business improvement change initiatives. Develop and contribute towards improvement standards

in line with best practice

Provide expertise professional advice and guidance to the business in business improvement drawing from proven industry practice and

methodologies

Report on progress of projects understanding the risks dependencies budgets resourcing issues critical milestones and forthcoming

pipeline and action necessary to ensure success

Define develop and publish business improvement process documentation to reflect best practice

Undertake business process analysis statistical analysis for improvement projects and to support wider change (need to define better)

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health safety and environment policies and procedures to ensure the safety

and wellbeing of staff and visitors

Ensure relevant on-going learning and development of all employees in lean improvement tools and communication methods

Coach and facilitate teams and individuals to identify and implement improvement opportunities

Build internal capability by continuously pushing the Lean approach

Rerquired training education and professional experience:

Degree or similar education level in engineering or relevant disciplines

Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt or above preferable

2-3 of experience in process improvement projects in industrial preferably from medical device and pharmaceutical background.

2-3 years experience in managing production

Important personal qualities:

Analytical thinking

Driver

Ability to analyze problems identify root causes and provide efficient solutions

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously

Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects

Other specialized knowledge:

Lean management methods (Example : SFM Kanban Gemba Kaizen TPM SMED 5S CIP)

Zero defect mindset

Fluent in English and Native lenguage (according Plant location) is preferable.

Very good command of Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Power Point Project Management) mail internet video conferencing

Willingness to travel open for change management

Training and Support Plan:

Support from the Director and Manager of Operational Excellence for the explanation and implementation of Lean tools - In Person

Physical Material (PPT/XLS/DOC) E-Learning Modules Video.

Support to obtain the Certification as Yellow/Green or Black Belt according to the project the Plant wish to carry forward.

Monthly participation in the LPO conference call to share and learn from the best practices in each Plant.

Benchmarking with plants from Canada Mexico US Latin America Europe according to the needs.

Annual participation in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Canada Mexico US for example 2018 Germany 2019 Cummins and

Subaru (US) 2021 Virtual.

Participation every year in the LPO meeting to carry forward in Americas /EMEA or AP (according to Budget of the department).

Receive specific training from professionals from other plants in the world. (TPM SMED 5S - DSFM - Among others).

Required Experience:

Lean Production Officer LPOBrief DescriptionGoal of the function:To ensure control of the production execution times and implementation of Lean techniques in production and administrative areas.Detailed DescriptionThe Lean Production Officer is responsible for the following main tasks: Optimization...