What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing Specialist II position at Greene Tweed?
Key Performance Indicators
The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the following Key Performance Indicators:
- Improving manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and implementing process improvements.
- Ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations.
- Reducing downtime and increasing productivity through effective maintenance practices.
- Developing and implementing training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
To achieve these goals, the candidate will need to possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze daily, monthly, and annual metrics to optimize manufacturing operations and recommend improvements to machinery performance.
- Identify and resolve problems in the value stream by working closely with Safety and Quality teams.
- Lead capital expense projects from quote to implementation with minimal guidance and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
- Develop documentation to facilitate the implementation of automated processes, incremental products, and new equipment during production transitions.
- Promote total preventative maintenance initiatives to minimize unplanned downtime and ensure critical equipment is understood.
- Maintain awareness of customer and industry technical requirements and business acumen regarding the impact of technical decisions.
- E nsure compliance with safety and quality regulations of the industry served by the value stream.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline; Preference given to candidates with Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
- 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Working knowledge of Intermediate Lean Manufacturing tools and practical experience applying lean standards in a manufacturing environment required.
- Understanding and use of SPC and ability to analyze data.
Work Environment
This role requires standing frequently (46-100%), sitting frequently (46-100%), lifting up to 10lbs without assistance, carrying up to 10lbs without assistance, walking frequently (46-100%), hearing ability to detect noises, clarity of vision, problem-solving frequently (46-100%), making decisions, supervising rarely (0-15%), interpreting data frequently (46-100%), organizing frequently (46-100%), reading/writing frequently (46-100%), communication frequently (46-100%).
The work environment includes high temperatures rarely (0-15%), low temperatures rarely (0-15%), loud noises (manufacturing environment), fumes exposure rarely (0-15%).
