Location: Princeton,IN, USA
SUMMARY/SCOPE OF POSITION :Responsible to manage all activities for a lean production philosophy, productivity and safety advantages, environment and implementation. A technical background combined with product management skills is needed. This position will interact with all areas of the business. This includes but not limited to engineering, production, quality control, documentation and sourcing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :Develop principal work standards and line balancing for productivity.Identify manufacturing cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change.Optimize machining processes to reach and provide ROI justifications for change.Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and design.Assist in mentoring and instructing team members in Lean techniques.Optimize workflow and cell designs and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity and safety advantages.Design machine and tools for new product or process.Track and execute cost reduction for process improvements.Plan, execute, and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement.Communicate Lean group's philosophy, vision and expectations.Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.Develop measurement systems supporting lean manufacturing philosophy.Develop and implement project plans to achieve Future State.Plan and reach expense budget objectives and capital items.Ensures thorough familiarity with company policies and procedures. Appropriately applies policies and procedures in compliance with government laws. Policies and procedures include, but not limited to ISO 9001 & 14001, government regulations (e.g. health, safety, quality and environmental), and functional policies.REQUIRED SKILLS: Ability to understand production processes and should be aware about the production operations.Ability to understand and lead implementation of low-level automation/robotics options.Ability to follow all the quality standards guidelines strictly.Work towards increasing the efficiency and safety of the manufacturing system.Work towards cutting the maintenance and repair costs.Knowledge of value stream mapping and application of suchAbility to analyze complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency and safety.Must be a team player and understand motivating data and propose changes leading to higher efficiency and safety.Self-motivating to implement goals with little supervision.Strong Analytical & technical skills are needed for all product support activities.Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.Strong computer skills.Highly hands-on and strong mechanical aptitude needed. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :Bachelor's degree in Industrial Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :Minimum of 5 years with proven experience utilizing Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing initiatives in production is preferred.CAD software experience. SolidWorks preferred.Work experience with implementation of adaptable robotics/automation.Understanding of gearing and motors preferred, but not required.Tooling experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations to essential functions of the job will be made if necessary.