What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist position at YANMAR America?
About the Role:
YANMAR America is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist to join our team in Adairsville, GA. This exciting opportunity will allow you to play a key role in enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor.
We are looking for an experienced professional who has hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for improving manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with developing and tracking Kaizen activities to enhance workflows and productivity.
- Support the design and fabrication of jigs, fixtures, and tools to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Help standardize best practices in production, machine maintenance, and quality to ensure consistency across shifts.
- Perform root cause analysis and assist with corrective actions for downtime, safety, and product quality issues.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement on the production floor by encouraging small, consistent enhancements.
- Maintain and organize assembly and part carts to ensure operational efficiency.
- Execute and track preventative maintenance for production tools and equipment.
- Evaluate all improvements to ensure they meet quality, reliability, and consistency standards.
Your Background:
- An Associate Degree in a technological field or equivalent experience in technology or fabrication.
- 2-5 years of manufacturing experience with knowledge of mechanical processes, assembly, and testing.
- Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen principles.
- Fabrication skills, including designing, cutting, welding, and assembling jigs and fixtures.
- Strong project management, time management, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
- A willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
About YANMAR America:
- Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and innovation.
- Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
- Make a direct impact on operational performance and product quality.
