Position Summary
Primary resource for supporting the Plant in its Lean Transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Deliverspractical, hands-on training to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and supportfunctions. Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the site’s Win Scorecard and site’s PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trainsand develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.
Position Summary
Position Summary:Primary resource for supporting the Plant in its Lean Transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Delivers practical, hands-ontraining to associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions. Measures and reports progress onan on-going basis using the site’s Win Scorecard and site’s PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools toeliminate waste in all administrative, manufacturing and support functions.Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:X Has Direct Reports Does Not Have Direct Reports*
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:Guides all PLS initiatives at the facility. Works with Site leadership on Lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as the principal tool. Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented at the site.Ensures adherence to PLS standards for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture and progression of the Lean Journey .Where appropriate, supports Plant Lean team members through required and special team meetings. Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality, and customer service goals.Ensures that the site organizational structure has been reviewed and that resources are aligned for the Lean Transformation.Ensures on-going education of all employees at the site in PLS. Promotes a Continuous Learning environment.Communicates the status of all Lean efforts to the Division Lean Manager. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved to the Division Staff as reported through Parkers Lean Journey Assessment and Win scorecard.Shares “best practice” methods and ideas with Division Lean Manager.
Qualifications
Qualifications:Four years of successful manufacturing experience with at least two years of direct Lean leadership. Four-year degree required.A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-In-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S’s, Visual Management,Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC, Six Sigma and Communication Tools, Statistical Problem Solving and QS9000.Good understanding of financial measurements and goals in the Lean/Flow throughput world.Effective presentation skills to share the success and ideas of the Division.
Closing Statement
The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned tothis job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to makereasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job descriptionis not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature ofthe position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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