JOB DESCRIPTION
The Total Industrial Engineer supports the plant's leadership in achieving financial and operational targets. Leads cross-functional team to implement continuous improvement activities following TPS principles.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and expand TPS activity to visualize production progress and improve GENBA management throughout kaizen.
- Develop and implement KAIZEN plans to eliminate waste based on JIT techniques to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
- Introduce JIT tools and TPS principles from the design phase of product and processes to realize quick target achievement and future kaizen potential.
- Challenge and identify areas to kaizen the job’s processes and systems.
- Develop kaizen leaders in the plant to increase TPS knowledge throughout the organization.
- Promote and initiate TPS learning through one-on-one coaching and teaching.
- Work with project partners to move projects through the project's life cycle while verifying and validating impact and results.
- Create and revisit Standardized Work documents to meet production areas' KPIs.
- Design manufacturing processes by visualizing the material and information flow of products.
- Manage multiple different projects deadlines and deliverables.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement training on different TPS concepts.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive implementation of kaizen.
- Identify areas of need to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and reduce lead time.
- Develop and design tools, jigs, flow racks, and other improvement items to resolve manufacturing problems and improve PR (Production Ratio)
- Partner with production leaders and operators to generate and implement kaizen ideas.
- Lead through influence to implement own cost reduction initiatives.
- Develop and prepare presentations to all levels of management including executive monthly Excellent Factory meeting
- Write and present A3 reports summarizing completed projects.
- Periodic training and benchmarking trips to affiliated companies.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
- High motivation and energy towards continuous improvement.
- Must be flexible to change projects and have the ability to multi-task as priorities change.
- Be flexible with working hours, as needed, to support project coverage and base month’s activities, including weekends periodically.
Benefits Summary:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
- 401K with 4% Company Match
- Vacation/PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
- FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Programs
- Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance
- Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
- Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Ongoing Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location)
- Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
- Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location)
Candidates residing 50+ miles from the work location are eligible for relocation assistance.
Annual Salary: $70,000 - $87,000
