Continuous Improvement Lean Advisor - Corporate

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Advisor  focuses on manufacturing operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization’s profitability and efficiency.

Job Duties

• Analyze designs, methods and internal manufacturing processes
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing methods
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, etc.)
• Support CI Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers in the implementation of Lean methods and principles throughout the nine facilities.
• Conduct Lean Assessments at each facility as a baseline and develop a plan of improvement with CI staff.
• Develop and train CI group in Kaizen methods, supporting their development to become independent trainers.
• Develop and implement Model Lines under the direction of the CI Director and General Managers.
• Use existing CI Lean training classes to support existing methods throughout the facilities.
• Work independently to meet scheduled goals.
• Remote position depending on location to MPS location.
• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. 
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
• 50% average travel required.

Experience and Education

• A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or equivalent experience.  
• Lean Subject Matter Expert.
• Manufacturing experience in a Lean and/or Engineering position
• Understanding and use of Lean methodologies and principles
• Development of Kaizen schedule with full planning, facilitation, and follow-up experience.
• Implementation of Lean programs with buy-in at every level of the organization.
• ISO9001 certification and/or auditing experience.
• 12 years manufacturing experience in a Lean and/or Engineering position (preferred)
• Certified Lean training (preferred)
• Automotive or Medical industry experience (preferred)
• Safely work within an industrial facility both in the aisles and in the assembly, machining, and foundry areas, lifting 50 lbs.

• Competencies/ Skills

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• English competency.  Spanish optional