Area subject matter expert on Continuous Improvement, facilitating good change (kaizen) and leading cross functional teams across may departments and areas of the business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assist in establishing project scope and goals, resource requirements and a list of deliverables as required. Facilitate cross-functional teams in structured problem solving (A 3) activity. Ability to lead and implement lean/ Six Sigma ... more details
SUMMARY
Area subject matter expert on Continuous Improvement, facilitating good change (kaizen) and leading cross functional teams across may departments and areas of the business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Assist in establishing project scope and goals, resource requirements and a list of deliverables as required.
Facilitate cross-functional teams in structured problem solving (A3) activity.
Ability to lead and implement lean/Six Sigma tools or methods including but not limited to: 5S, kaizen events, value stream mapping, SMED, visual management techniques, metrics and KPIs, standard work, 7/8 Wastes, analysis of variance (ANOVA), control charts, DMAIC, etc.
Develop new and/or revised business processes throughout the assigned COE, from product/process concept to operations to all support activities /functions. Implementation or changes may improve process flow, methods of work, layout, tools, fixtures and/or equipment.
Coordinate the COE cost reductions, Project Initiation document (PID) formation and continuous improvement activities.
Analyze work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of manning resources (direct and indirect) and equipment.
Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
Evaluate standards for material, labor and overhead.
Identifies and facilitates projects to change product attributes (structures, routings, etc.) in order to realize improvements to productivity and/or quality.
Work on special projects as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May directly supervise Technicians as required. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university ideally in a technical discipline (Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering) and/or two to five years related experience in cGMP packaging or related industry and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Must be knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel, ERP systems and related software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is moderately required to sit. The employee is moderately required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
