Operations Development Associate

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rotational assignments will occur in the following functional areas for specific development:
  • First Line Supervision – Standard Work, Performance Management, Daily Communications (using GEMBA methodologies), Visual Metrics, Performance Expectations and Takt boards Review, Maintenance of 6S, KanBan, and contamination control Programs, Safety/JHA reviews.
  • Manufacturing Engineering – Capital project – development, approval, implementation; Equipment Maintenance & Upgrades; Time Studies and Capacity Planning Support; Production & BOM Routing Support; Cost Savings Projects; Process Optimization; Work Cell Layouts; Manufacturing Practice Updates, JHA evaluations
    • Lean/CI – Visual Factory Development; Program audits and improvements – Pull System, 6S Program, OEE Program Standard Work Development, CI team support & Pareto Analysis, Kaizen Board Review; Kaizen Event – Preparation, Facilitation, and Implementation; Cycle Time Reduction & VSM Projects; Problem Solving Facilitation – 5 Why and 8D Sessions
  • Quality/Test Engineering – DPM reduction; Statistical Process Control, Supplier Quality and Material Specification; Value Engineering projects, DFM Projects; FMEA reviews, Failure Analysis, Test process optimization, Technical Troubleshooting
  • Planning – Production scheduling – Understanding master scheduling through department planning as dictated by department capacity planning. Material purchasing and sourcing based on master schedule and planning cycles to ensure on-time material availability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel) are required. MS Project and Access is preferred.
• Individual should be self-motivated and able to work independently or with a team.
• Must be able to work multiple projects concurrently, using strong organizational and planning skills.
• Requires strong ability to stay focused and resourcefulness to know where/how to get the information needed for the projects assigned.
• Good interpersonal skills, as well as excellent communication skills, are necessary to present project information to the management staff and to sale the recommendation for change or improvement.
• Good judgement and discretion is necessary when working with confidential information.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of employees using fair and non-discriminating attitudes and practices
• Must be willing to work off-shift, if required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education /Experience:

• BS degree in a technically focused degree program (i.e. Engineering, Operations Management)

Preferred Education / Experience:

• BS Degree in an Engineering discipline
• This role is focused on a post college graduate, early career candidate
• Previous Co-op or Internship experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

Key Working Relationships

Entire Operations leadership team.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Working Conditions

• Office environment and external customer sites