Job Description

Increase maturity of Continuous Improvement (Lean) in LctP through development of robust standards and evaluation of the current state of manufacturing, logistics, and indirect systems and processes and coach teams on the implementation of lean mindset and tools.

Create Standards and Implement robust systems to bring plant to benchmark level.

Implement solutions and best practices plant wide, partnering with associates across all functions and levels.

Qualifications

Knowledge

- Knowledge around Standardized Work, 5S, Pull Principle, Leveling (heijunka), Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement Cycles, Shopfloor Involvement, Total Productive Maintenance, Daily Leadership Routines, Logistics Standardization, Quality Principles

- Knowledge around cycle timing and process confirmation

- Coaching shopfloor in Lean Mindset

- Good knowledge in office-applications Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.

- Good understanding of the value stream processes and the impact they have on each other (holistic approach in a Value Chain)

Skills & Behaviors

- Energy and enthusiasm for Continuous Improvement

- Aiming to identify an improvement potential and implement the idea in a structured way using Lean Tools for project Management and Daily management methodologies.

- Must be documentation- and process-driven.

- Ability to work cross-functionally; seamlessly with both CIP Team and operational/shop floor/manufacturing workers

- Strong Interpersonal Capabilities (Collaborating and working well together with others, clear communication skills, empathy for others, socializing skills, coaching and moderation skills)

- Performance Driven

- Leads Up in project implementation

- Organizes Resources and coach implementation and creation of new standards in a robust way

- Results Oriented

- Analytical

- Flexible schedule, must be willing to work in different shifts when necessary (aprox. 12 weeks/year)

Leadership Skills

• SETTING DIRECTION: Identifies change opportunities within area of expertise. Serves as project leader when implementing change.

• ENABLING EFFECTIVENESS: Creates tools, structures and systems to increase effectiveness of the entire organization.

• INITIATING ACTION: Identifies improvement needs and brings solutions.

• MODELING BEHAVIOR: Encourages others to exhibit positive behavior and actions.

• ORGANIZING SYSTEMS: Creates or improves systems to achieve sustainable results that drive department/plant/ division success.

• LEARNING CONSTANTLY: Assess skill gaps in themselves and support appropriately to correct.

Experience

- Experience in Manufacturing Environment (5+ years)

- Experience with Lean Tools Coaching and Implementation (3+ years)

- Experience working in a fast pace dynamic environment

- Experience in Leading & Coaching in Lean Manufacturing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.