Continuous Improvement Leader (Only On W2 Onsite)
Fairfield, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Description:
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Leader
Contract: 6 months (targeting mid-September start date)
Location: Onsite M-F
What will you do
Lead the continuous Improvement strategy: The person is in charge of the continuous improvement of the whole process both in Front-end & Core i.e. from tendering to delivery.
Animate the continuous improvement on operational processes in plant based on Client Performance.
Challenge follow Kaizen events and in some cases lead some of them.
Smart factories: Lead the deployment of the smart factory solutions in plant: The point of contact of the IPM and global smart factory leader.
Productivity: Define yearly actions plan to build the productivity.
Follow productivity action plan and ensure achievement of the Direct Labor Productivity target.
Report the Direct Labor Productivity to support functions by using standard tools and processes.
Ensure the transversal animation to get sustainability of client Production System (SPS) level in the plant (including implementation of actions plans driven by SPS assessment).
Ensure the growing skills at all levels in the factory on the principles of manufacturing excellence.
Manage the plant Value Stream Mapping (current & future state) and lead the continuous improvement of Product Lead Time by animating transversal actions plan at plant level.
Ensure the implementation of the concept of green / red principles of SPS architecture lines Short Interval Management Material Providing & Handling.
What qualifications will make you successful
Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering Supply Chain or relevant field.
Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S Value Stream Mapping SMED Visual management Kaizen etc.) is required.
4 years of experience with any type of Production Systems (Ex: Toyota Production systems or any other similar systems).
Extensive experience with Agile Methodologies/Project Management.
Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results.
Experience with cost saving projects for a manufacturing plant.
Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment.
Strong leadership interpersonal problem solving project management and communication skills.
Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process. Lead by influence.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement.
What qualifications will make you successful
Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering Supply Chain or relevant field.
Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S Value Stream Mapping SMED Visual management Kaizen etc.) is required.
4 years of experience with any type of Production Systems (Ex: Toyota Production systems or any other similar systems).
Extensive experience with Agile Methodologies/Project Management.
Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results.
Experience with cost saving projects for a manufacturing plant.
Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment.
Strong leadership interpersonal problem solving project management and communication skills.
Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process. Lead by influence.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement.
Required Skills:
Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering Supply Chain or relevant field. Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S Value Stream Mapping SMED Visual management Kaizen etc.) is required. 4 years of experience with any type of Production Systems (Ex: Toyota Production systems or any other similar systems). Extensive experience with Agile Methodologies/Project Management. Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results. Experience with cost saving projects for a manufacturing plant. Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly. Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment. Strong leadership interpersonal problem solving project management and communication skills. Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process. Lead by influence. Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Operations Engineering Supply Chain or relevant field.