Job Summary The Lean Champion will be an internal expert with the full range of Lean Manufacturing tools to champion the implementation of Lean Manufacturing within the assigned branch and will be accountable for using Lean techniques to increase employee engagement to establish a culture of continuous improvement and waste elimination. Incumbent is expected to work extensively as an active participant as well as facilitator of teams that are working to eliminate waste in their work processes. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager. Job Description
Key Accountabilities: - Works closely with the Regional Operational Excellence Manager in the development of a road map for lean across the assigned branch and facilitates cross-functional expert teams to drive a breakthrough or best-in-class performance in people, quality, material flow, information flow and cost.
- Ensures best practices are implemented.
- Partners with branch leadership to develop a continuous process improvement culture and infrastructure.
- Develops trust with branch supervision and is viewed as not only the Lean expert but a support resource for information and guidance.
- Develops Lean Work Plan and provides direction and guidance using a hypothesis driven, fact-based problem-solving approach.
- Leads and manages a variety of lean tools to reduce costs, improve delivery, eliminate waste and build customer satisfaction.
- Value Stream Mapping (current and future state)
- Kaizen planning and facilitation
- Total Productive Maintenance
- Single Minute Exchange of Dies
- Standard Work
- 5S/Workplace Organization
- Visual Management
- Flow Concepts (DFT, One Piece, JIT, Cell Design)
- Pull Systems/KanBan
- Level Load Scheduling
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Data Analysis and Statistical Problem Solving
- Executes on Rapid Improvement events.
- Monitors and tracks improvements made through Lean initiatives with formal reporting & presentations. Develop scorecard/key metrics to monitor progress both before and after process redesign.
- Assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Qualifications: Minimum Requirements:
- Four (4) year college degree (BS/BA).
- Two (2) years Aerospace experience.
- Three (3) plus years experience that has included utilizing Lean principles, Total Quality, 5s implementation, KanBan Systems, Toyota Production Systems (TPS), Six Sigma, 5S/Worplace Organization, Visual Management, SMED, Standard Work, Flow Concepts, Level Load scheduling and other problem solving CI tools.
- Ability to demonstrate solid understanding and knowledge of all Lean Principles and Manufacturing Principles including Process, Information and Material Flow.
- Two (2) plus years experience leading and implementing change in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
- Including managing remote locations
- Two (2) plus years experience leading rapid improvement teams, Kaizen events and/or other Lean projects.
- Demonstrated success in planning and leading successful Lean Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to motivate teams and drive results.
- High level of statistical knowledge and the ability to apply analysis techniques to product and process improvement projects.
- Must be able to breakdown complex situations, perform advanced analysis of complex data sets and information in order to deliver effective solutions.
- Strategic, creative and innovative.
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Effective Teaching and Training skills.
- Ability to engage audience with self-assurance and strong presence.
- Concise and effective written communication skills (metrics, slide design, etc.)
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.)
Preferred requirements:
- MBA or equivalent higher education.
- Six sigma black belt
- Operations or manufacturing management background
- Engineering degree
Key measurements:
- Standard KPI's (OTD, Quality, Scrap, Safety, Productivity)
- Profit and Return on Capital Employed
- Branch Lean assessments
Pay: $81,120-$121,814 Benefits: thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC (Aerospace) offers a very competitive compensation plan. We invite you to start your career with us by applying today. Once you are selected, you would enjoy the following benefits as a valued member of our organization:
- Medical (BCBSIL), dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP) benefits effective the first of the month following your hire date with thyssenkrupp Aerospace.
- Employee Basic and Optional Life Insurance/AD&D
- Voluntary Benefits including Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness benefits are offered through Allstate.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits include Legal Insurance and ID Theft
- May be eligible for IC Bonus % based on objectives as determined and defined by the company at its sole discretion and objectives track our fiscal year.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 2 weeks paid paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k plan with a 100% employee match up to the first 4% - employees vest after 3 years of service
- 3 weeks (120 hours) paid vacation (pro-rated based on date of hire). Ability to purchase up to a week of vacation during open enrollment for the following year, ability to rollover up to 40 hours of vacation into the next year.
- Holiday Pay: For a 5-day 8-hour shift you will receive up to 88 hours of holiday pay depending on the date of hire and the holiday schedule posted as it changes yearly.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 8 hours paid time off for Volunteering with charities
- Job Training and Development programs
- Discount Programs on travel, auto, entertainment, tickets, beauty, spa, health, and wellness.
Job Compensation $81,209.55 - $121,814.33 Benefits Overview We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Voluntary Wellness Programs
- 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- And more!
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