Lean Manufacturing Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Rockford, Illinois, United States MAHLE Full time

About Our Company

MAHLE is a leading automotive supplier, and we are currently seeking a skilled Lean Manufacturing Operations Specialist to join our team in Belmont, MI.

Competitive Salary

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience.

Job Description

The Lean Manufacturing Operations Specialist will support design engineers in design-for-manufacturing, working with operational technical experts to design tools, fixtures, programs, and equipment that support high-quality, repetitive, economically competitive products.

Accountable for end manufacturing costs and the ability of production to produce a good-quality product the first time, this role requires exceptional foresight, great communication skills, strong knowledge of different engineering and manufacturing disciplines, and an aptitude for managing risk.

The successful candidate will create strong working relationships with vendors and production team members, exhibit strong troubleshooting skills, and find solutions to reducing waste in the manufacturing process. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the future manufacturing environment while improving current practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Work proactively in a culture that answers 'why' and designs production processes that drives ownership in all routed steps of the manufacturing process.
  2. Manage the construction of tools, fixtures, and equipment on time and to budget.
  3. Work with production to create work instructions and provide training as needed to allow the team member to produce the product correctly the first time through.
  4. Ensure manufacturing meets or is at a lower cost than quoted.
  5. Work with quality to ensure the product meets all dimensional and functional requirements as designed.
  6. Stay current on industry and product trends to identify growth and improvement opportunities.
  7. Be environmentally and socially astute, always considering opportunities to reduce carbon footprint.
  8. Proactively interface with other departments; quality, production, maintenance, purchasing, and logistics.
  9. Perform other duties as required and/or requested.
  10. Travel to tool shops and manufacturing plants (approximately 10-20% travel required).

Requirements

  1. Minimum 1 year experience in a lean/continuous improvement role.
  2. Lean Manufacturing Certification a plus.
  3. Lean Six Sigma Certification a plus.
  4. PMP – Project Management Professional a plus.
  5. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field a plus.
  6. Strong computer skills in MS Office products.
  7. Proactive and positive communication skills (verbal and written) that motivate and drive results.
  8. Organized and efficient.
  9. Problem Solver - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  10. Project Manager – May lead continuous improvement (CI) projects: Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities; Objectivity and openness to other's views, input, and feedback.
  11. Promotes and follows the business unit's Core Efforts and Values.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, a company pension plan, company medical, dental, and vision insurance, health and wellness incentives, growth opportunities, and a range of other benefits to support your well-being.

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