Prime Responsibilities and Major Factors in Evaluating Performance:

Reporting to the General Manager, US Operations, responsible for developing and executing a Lean Manufacturing company wide strategy including however, not limited to the following:

1.      Perform as primary change agent

2.      Collect and analyze operating data, including cycle time, yield, and throughput  to identify and set priorities, utilizing the appropriate tools to achieve desired outcome (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean etc.)

3.      Implement process changes and other cost out initiatives to reduce cost, and to improve quality, and delivery performance.

4.      Lead and direct site teams in completing company wide deployment of Lean methodologies

5.      Mentor and coach project leaders, managers, and supervisors in the continuous improvement process

6.      Train employees in lean manufacturing at all levels within the organizations

7.      Conduct, lead and facilitate cross functional Kaizen, Kaikaku and Six Sigma events

8.      Recommend and implement strategies for operations to improve value added ratios

9.      Work independently, using considerable judgment toward general results

10.  Devise new, or modify and adapt existing, methods, techniques and procedures to meet new or unique requirements and to make related decisions within limits of established policies.

11.  Maintain time lines and budget, determine appropriate tool use, perform analysis, and act as the central point of contact for specific process improvement projects.

12.  Use of one or more advanced statistical analysis software packages.

13.  Manage and motivate people and be pro-active in problem solution.  Strong organizational skills and ability to set and adhere to strict deadlines required.