What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rittal Production System (RPS) Lean Coordinator position at Rittal North America LLC?
Establish and manage lean transformation & continuous improvement processes and objectives across the organization. Support organization in the development, analysis, and realization of cost improvements, work cell improvements, quality improvements and lean tools implementation. Support leadership in achieving objectives (cost savings, revenue generation and working capital reduction) via rapid progression towards world-class levels of performance and developing a sustained lean culture.
Primary Activities/Duties:
Primary Activities/Duties:
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an effective and sustainable RPS program at Rittal USA.
- Lead the implementation of Lean transformation journey for Rittal USA, in alignment in RPS program
- Lead Gemba’s, implement standards workshops, streamline flows, implement kaizen
- Lead Value Stream workshops, documenting outcomes to facilitate process improvement initiatives
- Deliver more complex re-engineering & simplification / standardization / optimization of identified cross-functional processes as directed
- Active participation in development of Continuous Improvement Transformation Culture through active involvement in a variety of workshops, forums & training sessions related to LEAN & other Process Excellence concepts & practices
- Implement Change Management related to LEAN implementations
- Understanding & facilitating change in a challenging & dynamic environment – handling challenge from senior stakeholders, push back from business-as-usual teams & a lack of understanding/appreciation of the benefits of LEAN
- Teach the fundamentals of Lean principles in both the shop floor and office environments.
- Collaborate with Management to plan and evaluate workflow to more effectively and efficiently meet operational requirements; understands and deploys appropriate process and improvement tools to support those efforts.
- Lead, coach, and facilitate improvement for project teams resulting in measurable business and financial impact.
- Analyze RPS team performance and actively work with all departments to drive root cause analysis and form corrective action plans.
- Provide regular updates to management on current working practices and improvement opportunities, sharing innovations to improve RPS team performance.
- Ensure Rittal is consistently meeting and exceeding the required Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) project target monthly.
- Collaborate with leadership as necessary to identify best possible alternatives and make commitments to carry out decisions.
- Work collectively with Rittal Germany to drive new Lean projects and ensure the sustainment of such initiatives.
- Clearly establish project goals and objectives and effectively track to project timelines.
- Drive and support daily 6S activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level; frequently lift 25 – 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.
Mental Requirements:
Must be a self-starter that is able to organize and report daily activities. Must also be able to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communications with all levels of employees, vendors and customers.
Safety Requirements:
Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, protective gloves, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.
Direction & Decision Making:
Must be able to think independently and make (or recommend) decisions, utilizing experience and technical knowledge. Complete directives either given verbally or written.
Relationship:
Direct Contacts: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Total Productive Maintenance Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Design Engineers, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and shop floor personnel.
Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.
Knowledge & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
7 to 10 years of professional experience driving large, cross-functional LEAN & continuous improvement initiatives with demonstrable business results
Previous experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Production System environment
Lean Certification preferable
Six sigma black belt preferable
Strong facilitation skills in managing senior stakeholder relationship, partnership & interactions
Strong team building, interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to analyze technical data
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
Work Environment:
Must work in both office and plant floor environment
Stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to waist level; frequently lift 25 – 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.
Mental Requirements:
Must be a self-starter that is able to organize and report daily activities. Must also be able to work in a fast paced environment, adapt to assignment changes easily, ability to multi-task, learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communications with all levels of employees, vendors and customers.
Safety Requirements:
Wear safety-toed footwear, safety glasses with side shields, protective gloves, hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.
Direction & Decision Making:
Must be able to think independently and make (or recommend) decisions, utilizing experience and technical knowledge. Complete directives either given verbally or written.
Relationship:
Direct Contacts: Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Total Productive Maintenance Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Design Engineers, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, and shop floor personnel.
Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.
Knowledge & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
7 to 10 years of professional experience driving large, cross-functional LEAN & continuous improvement initiatives with demonstrable business results
Previous experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Toyota Production System environment
Lean Certification preferable
Six sigma black belt preferable
Strong facilitation skills in managing senior stakeholder relationship, partnership & interactions
Strong team building, interpersonal and communications skills
Ability to analyze technical data
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
Work Environment:
Must work in both office and plant floor environment
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company’s Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal North America LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.
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