Full job description I. General Summary: Direct team leader and other team members in the Kaizen department in the execution of the group's responsibilities. Manages group as an operational unit and responsible to accomplish company goals and targets in accordance with all company policies, manufacturing standards and methods, and quality standards for safety, product quality, customer satisfaction, accuracy, productivity, cost reduction, housekeeping, efficiency, training, teamwork, and morale.
Support the manufacturing areas with plant focus on process improvements and maintain the overall Toyota Production System as well as company policies/procedures.
II. Essential Job Functions: A. Monitor engineering changes and provide the necessary information to the lines involved.
B. Standardize methods and manufacturing processes.
C. Define standard times and develop new programs, balance lines, layouts, set-ups, etc.
D. Improve activities in the production areas.
E. Perform time and motion studies, layout and kaizen activities to make the area more productive and to
confirm benchmark hour (BMH) standards for PEFF management.
F. Communicate the changes undergone in the process due to engineering changes to the group leaders, operators and department heads.
G. Build manufacturing fixtures/ racks for process improvements.
H. Work with management to develop and properly implement (henkatin kanri & IPCR) kaizens:
Utilize type1 and type 3 documents.
I. Review, evaluate, oversee, support implementation of TM kaizens.
J. Lead kaizen program per KY-HR-WI-019.
III Minimum Qualifications/Requirements :
Education: Associate's degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of relevant manufacturing experience required. Minimum two (2) years of previous leadership or supervisory experience required. Automotive industry experience preferred with parts production, quality, or production control experience a plus. Experience in automotive interiors including carpets, filters, powertrain, seating, and/or trim preferred. Working knowledge and experience with TPS and Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred. .
Personal/Technical Skills: Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job functions of a leadership role. Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule, including daily or weekend overtime. Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, machine operation, and company policies as standards. Good mechanical aptitude. Basic math and analytical skills. Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution. Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s). Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural work environment. Ability to work with multiple departments and prioritize activities. Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications. Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas. Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions. Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment. Active listener with effective leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization in a team environment. Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas. Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines. Ability to teach team leaders and team members in basic fundamental skills and facilitate Job Instruction Training (JIT). Must be willing to successfully complete and use training for items below as required by area of assignment: § Forklift, tugger, and truck usage, and pass certification.
§ Overhead crane operation.
§ Cross training for leading other plant support departments.
§ RCRA and DOT hazardous waste requirements, and pass certification.
§ Computer-based software, applications, and systems (e.g., Oracle, Kronos, Future 3, etc.).
Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Computer/Software: Previous experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications. ERP System experience (e.g., Oracle) preferred. Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Lotus Notes/Outlook, Internet, etc.).
III. Work Environment/Conditions :
Office: Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.
Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments.
Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. Personal attire standards may apply. Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, etc. Travel: Minimal
IV. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, hear, and see (with visual acuity). Performance requires mental alertness and sustained attention to needs of the department in terms of workflow, efficiency of operation, machine adjustment, and team member output. Performance requires physical ability to inspect, adjust, and operate equipment. The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time throughout plant. Occasionally climbing, stooping, or bending on, under, or near tooling and equipment. May be occasionally required to reach, grasp, and manipulate parts, materials, or equipment. May be occasionally required to lift up to 30-50 pounds (with or without assistance).
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