Lean Manufacturing Specialist jobs in Detroit, MI

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lean support for MEC plant factilites as assigned based on region.
• Support [corporate / enterprise] safety initiatives as part of overall Strategy Deployment process.
• Subject matter expert for TeamGuru – Strategy Deployment software system; Technical support for all assigned plant sites w/ expectation of full utilization of the software; Track and communicate project sustainability status to Plant Manager and MBX VP.
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM):  Develop VSM implementation plan for each facility within region. From the identified kaizens, formalize plant “Kaizen Roadmaps” specific kaizen workshop plans for each facility annually. Meet or exceed the annual number of planned kaizens.
• Quarterly President’s Kaizens:  Develop “Kaizen Roadmaps” planning for and implement kaizen workshops for each facility within region. Must travel to other locations to support/lead kaizen activities.
• Facility Lean Assessments:  Responsible for Lean Assessment corrective action plan development and implementation for every facility within region. Elevate any repeat issues to site leader and MBX VP.
• Responsible for 6S implementation and monitoring for every facility within region.
• Cost Reduction Program:  For each facility, develop and manage a formal Cost Reduction Program. Achieve overall annual operational savings, proportionate to your regional impact. Weekly review of cost reduction initiatives formalized in TeamGuru.
• Support annual Strategy Deployment Plans (SDP) as necessary, including the MBX SDP.
• Continuing Education/Learning.  Complete key training curriculum and certifications as assigned.
• Development of supervisory, team lead and hourly associates in lean techniques and methodologies
• Lean Daily Management (LDM):  Manage and oversee LDM for every facility within region. Monitor and audit standard KPI Boards for all departments for each facility. Ensure data is up to date with solid root cause problem solving actions. Elevate any repeat issues to site leader and MBX VP.
• Including:

• Hourly/Daily Visual Plan/Status Boards. Monitor and audit LDM for every facility within region, and audit standard KPI Boards for all departments for each facility.
• Departmental KPI Boards ownership ensuring data is live for trends vs. daily goals; living pareto charts; root cause identification; corrective action plans.
• Manage Site(s) “War Room” to help manage overall improvement at each site. Includes site scorecard with weekly/monthly targets; clear visual management of Execution of VSM Kaizen Roadmaps / Kaizen Plans; Escalation Accountability Board updates.
• Daily Visual Performance Management Leadership Review process. Ensure there is clear Leader standard work for daily performance at the GEMBA review cadence supported by key functional leaders at Department and Site level.
• Formalize daily/shift start up routines.
• Coordinate basic root cause Problem Solving for the Departmental KPI boards.
• Monthly Business Reviews:  Ensure KPI’s have effective root cause countermeasures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Embraces and demonstrates “One MEC One Mission”

Customer focused

Results Oriented

Communicates well across entire organization.

Builds collaborative relationships

Works efficiently

Demonstrates job knowledge and individual effectiveness

Possesses strong problem solving & decision making skills

Ability to lead change management to ensure sustainment of event/project activity

Influence without authority

Team player with interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and travel when necessary.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have an above average working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to clearly communicate project performance and results to Management and prepare associated presentations as needed.
• Proficient in facilitating consensus among diverse viewpoints withing a group, even amidst differing opinions.

Demonstrated track record of thriving in team environments and strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build rapport.