What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Sr Specialist USA position at Nemak?
Objective
Lead the implementation of our shop floor management model, ensuring adoption through the technical and human side of the change. Co-design and co-implement the shop floor management model in each of the Nemak America Plants. This must be done in collaboration with the consulting team, as well as with the management team of the aforementioned plants.
Main Responsibilities
Design together with plant members, a shop floor management diagnosis
Deploy workshops to co-design each of the 5 shop floor management elements with the plant management team
Implement solutions for each of the 5 shop floor management elements
Responsible for the timely execution of projects related to the improvement of shop floor management. Deliver to the Lean & shop floor management manager and operations manager, the general status of the projects related to shop floor management, reporting gaps or important incidents.
Ensure the execution of the design process and installation projects in accordance with current methodologies and design principles established by the shop floor management model
Execute projects and initiatives, meeting objectives on time and on budget by increasing adoption and use of team members focused on the people side of change, including changes to processes, systems, and technology, job functions and organizational structures through change management tools like ADKAR.
Identify the gaps between current state vs future state to define the impact and assess the risks of change in the organization.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
4 years’ related experience in Lean Manufacturing and Transformation
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills (English required)
Change Management Practitioner
Experience in Manufacturing and Operations
Availability to travel to other plants when required