Overview

You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space, but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you. Introduce yourself to us and let’s start a conversation. The Continuous Improvement Leader supports and assists in the execution and deployment of a plant-wide process improvement strategy. The Continuous Improvement Leader is a change agent responsible for building a culture of waste elimination by driving kaizen, completing assigned CI projects and standardization activities to enhance overall customer experience, reduce costs, and streamline processes.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the constant review of manufacturing processes to identify Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities that will result in increased efficiency, cost savings, or Customer satisfaction through measurable KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). Use advanced Problem-solving tools, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process FMEA, etc. as the foundation for each of the projects. Lead and coach others on lean manufacturing concepts and continuous improvement. Drive change and improvement. Facilitate Kaizen, Quick hit and assigned CI projects from definition through execution. Coordinate cross-functional resources for these events and communicate the results as required. Establish visual management tools as a basis for continuous improvement, communication, and problem escalation. Track transformation progress through data collection and analysis. Analyze and identify opportunities to reduce process variation, improve process capabilities and optimize process performance. Assist in reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization. Use and execute appropriate lean tools depending on situation, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, JIT, Kanban, Visual Management, Pull systems, Cell Design, Root cause, and 5-why analysis. Monitor, create, and provide test result performance data for KPI boards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or mathematics.
• 5 years of experience with lean manufacturing tools and systems implementation.
• Proficiency in Lean tools such as Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, TAKT Time and Cell Design, Pull System (Kanban), VSM Data analysis skills in MS Excel, Pareto, and Control charts.
• Experience in manufacturing with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of APQP (design for quality).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Preferred Skills: Project Management experience. Automotive experience. Lean or Lean Six Sigma Certification.

Candidate must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada. This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT.

EEO Statement
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