What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Manufacturing (FEM) Coordinator - Forks Township, PA position at Victaulic?
Description
Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!
Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.
About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
Job Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator plays a crucial role within our organization, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of positive change and improvement across the company.
Responsibilities:
Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!
Victaulic has what you’re looking for – career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.
About Us:
Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building and fire protection.
Since the 1950’s Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions for challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and firefighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.
Job Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator plays a crucial role within our organization, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes, boost efficiency, and drive profitability. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of positive change and improvement across the company.
Responsibilities:
- Embrace the company's safety philosophy and comply with all safety rules and regulations.
- Schedule and coordinate lean events throughout all departments of the facility.
- Work with all levels of staff to identify, document and prioritize opportunities for improvement, develop solutions, and implement change.
- Plan and conduct lean events while simultaneously training personnel with the lean tools.
- Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver continuous improvements.
- Mentor project leaders and promote a lean culture.
- Develop business plan objectives/goals for lean initiatives utilizing the current Facility Excellence Mapping (FEM) program.
- Action-oriented with a strategic mindset
- Strong technical abilities
- Must be hands on.
- Position requires an ‘on the manufacturing floor’ presence.
- Understanding of manufacturing, production planning and engineering
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing the know how to execute those tools to reduce waste
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to present and speak in front of small groups
- Ability to use Microsoft suite – specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word
- Preferred: 4-year technical degree
- The Morning Calls Top Work Place
- Opportunity for growth and Innovation
- VPP World Class Safety Program
- Company Events
- Company Matched 401k Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Prescription
- Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K matching
- Tuition reimbursement (effective 6 months after hire)
