Location: Springfield,NJ, USA
The role is responsible for supporting achievement of Valcor's goals on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost through the use of Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Reporting to the Manager of Operational Excellence, he/she will assist in facilitating continuous improvement events through the use of Op Ex tools rooted in TPS principles.
This is a hands on, self-motivated position that is expected to interact with employees at every level, as well as help promote a culture of continuous improvement across all functions within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive a metrics based, data driven culture with a focus on continuous improvement
Monitor and analyze metrics to identify trends or opportunities where cost savings/cost avoidance and/or
quality improvements can be realized
Effectively deploy Lean/CI methods into the organization
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to reduce scrap/rework through Lean/CI initiatives
Facilitate company-wide Kaizen activities to produce tangible cost savings
Provide timely and accurate project status to all organizational levels
Develop and maintain process maps for project and process improvement efforts
Assist key suppliers with the adoption of Lean Methodologies
Interface with customers to adopt best practices where possible
Implement and embrace a visual workplace to include metrics, 6S, and standard work
Drive a culture of accountability, attention to detail and strict adherence to Valcor Personal Guarantee Program and Quality Management System
Competencies:
Leadership
Project Management
Teamwork
Communication
Technical Capacity
Business Acumen
Bias for action
Problem Solving/Analysis
Presentation Skills
Dealing with Ambiguity
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or other related field of study
3-5 years of Operational Excellence/Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing experience
DMAIC Green Belt or equivalent; Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma experience and/or certification
Project Management experience leading/managing large cross-functional projects and timelines
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint
Experience training and coaching others in problem solving methodologies is preferred
Statistical analysis software experience
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.