What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Performance Improvement Manager position at US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC?
About the Role
The Manufacturing Performance Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence throughout the plant.
- Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify and prioritize projects that deliver significant cost savings and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvements.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and address manufacturing and business issues.
- Develop and maintain process documentation and metrics to track progress.
- Provide coaching and training to employees to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to support lean initiatives.
- Interface with manufacturing personnel to improve existing processes, increase safety, and solve any ergonomic concerns.
- Use creativity, innovative approaches, and industry-accepted methodologies to solve complex problems.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or 10 years of equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years experience in lean manufacturing environment.
- Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred.
- Experience with leading project teams.
- Experience with Lean Systems Implementation in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent technical skills (mechanical / machining / Special Process).
- Capable of executing Lean in engineering environments (order flow, technical specs, estimating, configuration).
- Ability to effectively manage Lean or Kaizen events and supporting resources.
- Ability to influence leadership across functions, and at many levels from shop floor to conference room.
- Strong analytical & coaching skills. Goal to develop Lean experts throughout the plant.
- Transparent, results-oriented, and accountable with strong customer focus.
- Must be passionate about results gained the right way, through the development of people and processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing, transforming environment.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office experience with emphasis in Outlook, Excel, Project, and Powerpoint.
- CAD knowledge preferred.
- Occasional travel, less than 10%.
