Lean Supervisor - Spokane/Airway Heights

To be fully successful at Exotic Metals Forming Company, employees must accomplish more than the “essential functions and responsibilities” herein. They must also continually exemplify the BEST Guiding Principles as well as meet defined performance expectations.

LEAN SUPERVISOR

Lead and develop the people and processes associated with company wide Lean implementation.   Develop and ensure the execution of activity leading to Exotic as a World Class Lean organization.   Build and refine processes and capability to ensure overall manufacturing system excellence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and participate in the development of the Lean Vision for the company
• Train and Ensure the daily execution of Lean activities by the Lean staff
• Develop and execute effective communication strategies to engage the company in Lean
• Identify Lean implementation opportunities and implement improvements
• Conduct Value Stream Mapping and similar studies to eliminate waste and optimize facilities
• Establish Kaizen / Kata process and ensure execution to meet company goals
• Develop Lean training programs for manufacturing personnel and leadership
• Develop and improve production workflow and methods
• Assist with the planning and directing of equipment layout
• Proactively develop and maintain effective working relationships with and between all departments
• Maintain a hands on presence with employees on the production floor
• Effectively manage costs and identify opportunities for increased efficiencies.
• Improve process quality ensuring quality at the source
• Develop tools and communication channels to ensure customer demand visibility and order fulfillment
• Ensure success of factory execution to short term objectives and build capability for greater future success
• Lead with humility and respect every individual

Required Skills Required Experience

FULLY PROFICIENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years previous leadership experience with direct reports
• 7 years experience in manufacturing environment
• 5 years demonstrated expertise in tools such as: VSM, Kaizen, 3P, Pull Systems, TOC, DMAIC, Cellular Manufacturing, and SPC
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Wide degree of creativity
• Deep process orientation and strong problem solver

• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness. 
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems.
• Thorough understanding of project work plans, schedules, staffing, and budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of buildingSMART, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery (IDP).
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.   
• Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera or MS Project preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vision preferred.
• Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.