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Overview
Evaluate, validate, recommend & implement manufacturing technology and facility changes to improve manufacturing processes, quality and cost. Accountable for project implementation and deployment. Lead deployment of Operational Excellence Management System and improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
Analyzes processes in order to identify improvement opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput and productivity as well as alleviate bottlenecks
Assists overall product designing, ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency
Assists with cost estimations as well as generation and modification of routes within processes
Assists in designing reviews with DFM/A, PFMEA, Control Plan input and other projects
Leads cross-functional strategic projects (e.g., plant re-arrangement, expansions…), develops core competencies, equipment selection & justification, factory layout optimization, and new manufacturing technology studies for cost and productivity improvements
Implement Lean methodologies such as 6s, Kaizen events, and standardized work to drive efficiency gains.
Monitor Lean initiatives and evaluate progress against cost savings, quality improvements and delivery targets.
Designs and proposes process metrics (Key Performance Indicators) that allow efficient process management
Participates in measuring and monitoring methods in alignment with ISO Standards as well as validate improvement measures are implemented to ensure that expected results are realized within the ISO framework
Address and manage outstanding quality issues and provide support through Corrective and Preventative Action projects
Hires, trains, coaches, counsels and evaluates performance of direct reports
Experience
Engineering degree in related field preferred
Manufacturing Engineer and /or Lean Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist experience preferred
Supervision and/or Project Management experience preferred
Manufacturing processes and processes improvement methods (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S, TPM, Kanban, Lean…)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proficiency with manufacturing processes and processes improvement methods (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, 6 Sigma, Lean, 5S, etc.)