What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Materials position at Martinrea International Inc.?
Required Education and Experience:
- Post-Secondary Education (Community College or Undergrad Degree)
- Engineering, or Engineering Technologist certificate, or Management diploma
- Manufacturing (in Welding and Tooling)
- 5 years' experience in manufacturing/welding and tooling; 3 years project management experience; P. Eng designation is preferred
- Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing tools; Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, etc.
- Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
- Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Strong management skills in time, projects, and personnel supervision
- Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
- Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, & Solidworks)
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for execution of corporate guidelines in all aspects of manufacturing
- Plan, coordinate, lead and participate with various multi-disciplined teams addressing objectives associated with the manufacturing and assembly process, productivity, volume outputs, scrap and rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments to optimize a profitable operation
- Train manufacturing operations in corporate protocols ensuring optimal results
- Lead Continuous improvement projects following lean manufacturing tools
- Training of employees from upper management to operator on lean manufacturing methodology and culture
- Systematically identify and eliminate waste on manufacturing floor
- Push to implement innovative and creative new ideas and methods in Process improvement s and Organization
- Measuring and improving machine and operator efficiencies
- Assess and implement projects in relation to current or future product planning
- Draft and design layout of equipment and materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
- Requisition tooling, capital and tryout material for projects
- Develop manufacturing methods, labour utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
- Advise management and user personnel in development of production and design standards
- Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities. Value analysis and value engineering ideas
- Use statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish productivity objectives
- Participate in the development of in house manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures and tooling
- Develop and provide guidance to error proof all aspects of the manufacturing and operational process
- Conduct studies and implement project plans to improve production efficiencies, cost reductions and reduce manufacturing costs
- Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes comply with pertinent health, safety and environmental legislation, practices and procedures
- Supports in the development of Process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA and Prototype builds
- Support in the development of Preventative Maintenance Program for all manufacturing process equipment
- Trouble shoot process/equipment related issues and fine tune process to eliminate process-induced defects
- Review processing methods and provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in house capabilities
Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook