Manufacturing Systems Specialist
Category:
Operations/manufacturing
Job type:
Plant/Hourly
Location:
Ringgold, Georgia
Work location:
On-site
Term:
Full-time
Position overview
Under the direction of the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for promoting a culture of continuous improvement through data analysis and the use of Lean tools and projects. This position assists in coaching others relating to safety, quality, and unit cost goals in a continuous improvement environment. The position demonstrates a cooperative team player approach in working with and alongside other leaders and employees while providing planning, direction and guidance on Lean objectives.
Key responsibilities
Manages and leads continuous process improvement efforts for the plant facility. This includes manufacturing productivity, machine efficiency, production throughput and improved unit costs.
Coordinates lean activities for the facility, including planning and execution of Six Sigma tools, Value Stream Analysis, RIEs, follow up, and sustainment.
Maintains daily, weekly and monthly metrics (KPI) reporting.
Manages and reports facility cost improvement program.
Acts as a catalyst to bring about improvements in all processes focusing on cost reduction and driving positive core metrics.
Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.
Improves existing processes to increase output and yields and improves product quality.
Demonstrates a sound balance between quality and quantity of work while maintaining a sense of urgency toward completion
Qualifications and skills
High School Graduate or GED is required
Participation in RIE/Kaizen or Lean manufacturing techniques preferred; experience in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 6S, 3P, Kanban, value stream and process mapping is preferred.
Understanding of plant processes; how activity on the floor affects plant performance
Experience with full MS Suite of tools including Windows, Word, Excel, Powerpoint required; experience with SAP R/3 SAP BW preferred
excellent communications, interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster team success and accomplish the project objectives
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Comprehensive benefits