PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
:Work as part of a team of Lean Subject Matter Experts to develop, teach and continuously improve training packages for a variety of target audiences across the organization. Support the organization in lean manufacturing, supply chain management and administrative optimization implementation. Provide leadership and technical skills (e.g., production system design) within cross-functional project teams involving the entire value stream.
Facilitates Lean implementation:
- Provide Lean implementation project support to manufacturing, logistics, and support operations.
- Evaluate current manufacturing systems to determine areas of potential improvement.
- Facilitate workshops related to Lean implementation such as Value Stream Design (production and administrative) and Lean Line Design (creating continuous flow).
- Develop and deliver lean manufacturing-related training activities including classroom training, shop floor training, hands-on simulations, and kaizen events as required for manufacturing, logistics, and support operations.
Analyze data to support system design (e.g., inventory calculations, lot size calculations, changeover requirements, customer pull patterns, material delivery loops). Coordinate with Corporate Lean Implementation Manager with respect to training packages, rollout of global standards, and assessment criteria. Provide support for Lean metrics tracking (visual management), auditing, and assessment processes.REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. Degree in Industrial/Systems Engineering preferred
- 2+ years lean manufacturing implementation experience (direct experience with Toyota Production System a plus)
- Training development and delivery experience at all levels of the organization, including the ability to share practical examples/solutions during classes
- Demonstrate systems thinking and an ability to apply Lean principles in the workplace
- Demonstrate change management skills and the ability to lead conversions from traditional production principles to lean
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship