Continuous Improvement Materials Jobs - Jonesville, Michigan (MI)

Continuous Improvement Materials - Job Description

Required Education and Experience:

• Post-Secondary Education (Community College or Undergrad Degree)
• Engineering, or Engineering Technologist certificate, or Management diploma
• Manufacturing (in Welding and Tooling)
• 5 years' experience in manufacturing/welding and tooling; 3 years project management experience; P. Eng designation is preferred
• Extensive knowledge in lean manufacturing tools; Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, etc.
• Strong communicator in the English language, both written and oral
• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong management skills in time, projects, and personnel supervision
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, & Solidworks)

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for execution of corporate guidelines in all aspects of manufacturing
• Plan, coordinate, lead and participate with various multi-disciplined teams addressing objectives associated with the manufacturing and assembly process, productivity, volume outputs, scrap and rework, quality, safety, and delivery commitments to optimize a profitable operation
• Train manufacturing operations in corporate protocols ensuring optimal results
• Lead Continuous improvement projects following lean manufacturing tools
• Training of employees from upper management to operator on lean manufacturing methodology and culture
• Systematically identify and eliminate waste on manufacturing floor
• Push to implement innovative and creative new ideas and methods in Process improvement s and Organization
• Measuring and improving machine and operator efficiencies
• Assess and implement projects in relation to current or future product planning
• Draft and design layout of equipment and materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities
• Requisition tooling, capital and tryout material for projects
• Develop manufacturing methods, labour utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization
• Advise management and user personnel in development of production and design standards
• Study operations sequence, material flow, functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine worker functions and responsibilities. Value analysis and value engineering ideas
• Use statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish productivity objectives
• Participate in the development of in house manufacturing processes, equipment, fixtures and tooling
• Develop and provide guidance to error proof all aspects of the manufacturing and operational process
• Conduct studies and implement project plans to improve production efficiencies, cost reductions and reduce manufacturing costs
• Ensure manufacturing and assembly processes comply with pertinent health, safety and environmental legislation, practices and procedures
• Supports in the development of Process flow charts, Control Plans, PFMEA, DFMEA and Prototype builds
• Support in the development of Preventative Maintenance Program for all manufacturing process equipment
• Trouble shoot process/equipment related issues and fine tune process to eliminate process-induced defects
• Review processing methods and provide continuous development of manufacturing techniques that will improve in house capabilities

Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook