Automation Specialist

4 days ago

Torrance, California, United States Galaxy Technology Hires LLC Full time
Automation Manager Job Description

Torrance, CA

The Company

Galaxy Technology Hires LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialized products for the aerospace industry. They provide advanced engineered solutions to their customers ranging from engine components, to fastening systems, to structural parts.

The Job
Galaxy Technology Hires LLC is seeking an Automation Manager. This role is responsible for managing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role drives and leads a wide range of activities that are designed to improve operations efficiency, productivity, and on-time delivery while minimizing cost and waste.


Key Responsibilities
  • Define activities that require engineered solutions resulting in reduced waste, improved quality, improved throughput, increased machine/person ratio, improved safety, and improved business unit DVP%.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional internal teams focused on shop floor factory improvements, which could include CAPEX.
  • Standardize process and document for repeatability, train and certify operators.
  • Understand and analyze Profit and Loss (P&L) statements to identify opportunities for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and margin improvement.
  • Analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement through data-driven methods such as Lean Six Sigma principles, root cause analysis, and statistical tools.
  • Act as internal consultant and catalyst to assist plant leadership, individuals, and teams in the application of continuous improvement principles and techniques to improve operations.
  • Drive consistent, uniform approaches for visual controls and productivity measurements to be utilized throughout production teams and the factory.
  • Facilitate successful Kaizen and rapid improvement process events with employees, customers, and suppliers, with a major emphasis on locally focused improvement.
  • Provide support for all follow-throughs required to sustain the improvements during the events.
  • Instruct and train others in continuous process improvements, including the use of various problem-solving and productivity techniques such as process mapping and cost time management.
  • Provide formal training on lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts, principles, and practices. Utilize a learn-by-doing approach, supplementing classroom work with hands-on training.
  • Assist team leaders in team skill and knowledge development to support meeting management goals, project management, improvements, results measurements, problem-solving, and related team skills.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of improvement initiatives.
  • Role may support other sites' continuous improvement activities, as needed (e.g., training, project-based work, best practice support, etc.).
  • Drive change management efforts to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of process improvements.
  • Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the organization.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies related to continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing work environment, which has provided a working knowledge of lean manufacturing and rapid improvement techniques.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of leadership experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, preferred in Engineering or Business.
  • Proficient with computer systems and programs (MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, querying databases, ERP systems, etc.).

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