Technician II CPI

General Summary

Responsible for implementing the Continuous Process Improvement Initiative within the Business Unit. Working within Department to identify opportunities for improvement such as Breakthrough and Point Kaizen, Standard Work ,5S etc. providing help with leadership, and direct support. will be responsible to directly implement and practice the lean tools on the shop floor and support in deployment of Lean Maturity Roadmap.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Drives continuous improvement culture that fosters daily improvement involving all team members.  
• Support and execute the lean maturity Roadmap deployment plan for the department.
• Collaborates with leader to execute Gemba walk
• Will be responsible to track and implement Point Kaizen Program within department.                
• Will be responsible for maintaining and deployment of the standard work within the department
• Coordinates Lean Manufacturing Activities within the Department including kaizen events, projects and any other activity to improve and further lean efforts and ensure execution of transformation plan. 
• Will be a part of the kaizen team and will track the progress of the transformation plan and report to the Manager.                                         
• Supports operations to establish and maintain standard work and continuous flow in all areas, including 5S and visual management.                                                  
• Will be responsible to audit the processes for the correct implementation and deployment of the lean tools.                                   
• Assures open communications and involvement of employees who work in the Lean process. 

Skills Required 

Ability to effectively interact with personnel of various levels and disciplines. Ability to regularly contact, influence and negotiate with both internal and external individuals on complex issue.

Problem Solving ,5S, Visual Mismanagement.

Specific Skills: Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Minitab

Ability to drive change where required.

Ability to lead project teams within department.

Working knowledge of basic and advanced tools such as Continuous Improvement, lean manufacturing, TQM, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Control Plans, root cause analysis, Poke Yoke, SMED, Standard Work, Kanban / Pull Systems, Kaizen.

Bachelor curriculum as Engineering with 1-2 years of related experience. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Preferred.