General Summary :

Develop, design, teach, and implement kaizen (continuous improvement) activities for all production functions within the TBAGC's.

Essential Job Functions :

Update and schedule kaizen activities using advanced software to create charts, graphs and Kaizen reports.

Oversee equipment improvement processes to ensure desired results are achieved.

Generate and complete work orders involving equipment improvement activities.

Work with Manufacturing, Maintenance and other production functions to improve processes and efficiencies through line balancing, and other Kaizen activities.

Develop and update Yamazumi charts for takt time (cycle time) changes and Kaizen improvements.

Perform pre-kaizen activity by gathering data using TPS (standardized work) documents

Video process, standardized work combination chart, standardized work chart, balance chart, yamazumi, process capacity sheet, etc.).

Identify, develop, and teach needed education materials for TPS skill improvement for Team Members at all levels in the TBA organization

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements :

Education :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field required or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience :

• Greater than four (4) years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in the assessment of training needs and the development of programs to meet those needs preferred.
• Must have experience working with problem solving teams and training associates

Personal / Technical Skills :

• Understanding of the manufacturing processes and the support services necessary for associates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
• Thorough understanding of TPS (Toyota Production System) core principles.
• Ability to solve problems using TBBP (8-step problem solving method).
• Ability to recognize and eliminate common forms of muda (waste) associated with assembly production.
• Ability to differentiate value and non-value added job functions.
• Familiar with basic TPS documents such as Yamazumi, Combination Chart, Process Capacity, and Standardized Work Sheet
• Familiar with basic TPS tools such as Fixed Position Stop, Andon, and Kanban.
• Excellent organization skills
• Understand the organizational structure and terminology
• Must be knowledgeable of company products, design specifications, quality standards, procedures and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be familiar with budgets and costing.
• Must be creative and innovative.
• Analytical thinking, judgment and problem solving skills are required.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement projects.
• Close mental concentration and attention to detail are required.

Language Skills :

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Computer / Software :

Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint programs required

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Project, Access, and other computer-based applications needed

Work Environment / Conditions :

Office : Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant : Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, etc

may be required in engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas

Personal attire standards may apply.

Travel : Must be willing to travel up to 60% of the time.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear

The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions

It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job

To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.

Last updated : 2024-05-03