Specialist, MFG - Production Planning and Control

Job Summary

The Lean Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing programs for facility modifications and revisions to operating methods.  The Lean Specialist will participate on multiple projects and apply continuous improvement techniques leveraging Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to solve problems (DMAIC) and build new capabilities.  This position is a change agent who challenges organizational leaders to drive continuous improvements; remove organizational barriers to continuous improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Assist the Lean Leader and/or lead cross-functional projects designed to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflows to improve efficiencies.
Assist in controlling studies pertaining to cost, cost reduction, inventory control, and production record systems.
Interfacing with other departments to identify improvement opportunities to drive high quality and efficient processes.
Help mobilizing problem solving teams and supporting groups to streamline processes.
Co-facilitate Kaizen events as appropriate to expand skills in driving continuous improvements in operations and office areas.
Share best practices with other site Lean Specialists and develop coordinated plans.

Required Education & Experience

EDUCATION:
BS/BA Degree or equivalent experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1- 5 years of business experience showing progressive responsibility.                 

Participated in continuous improvement/Lean/Six Sigma efforts and enabling efficiency, effectiveness, and tangible financial benefit.
Hands-on and demonstrated experience with continuous improvement programs up to and including deployment of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies.
Demonstrated successful project leader experience and acumen.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to interpret and determine a way forward.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability and willingness to achieve Green Belt Certification within 12 - 18 months.

Travel

The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in office environment or Work in a manufacturing environment.
May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting for 8 or more hours at a time.

Competencies