Manufacturing Process Improvement Manager

13 hours ago

Portland, Tennessee, United States US Tsubaki Automotive, LLC Full time

The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is a leading international supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry.

This role involves driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence throughout the plant by establishing lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities
  • Seek out and manage projects that deliver year-over-year savings.
  • Track all CI projects occurring throughout the facility and drive them to completion.
  • Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training/workshops to drive cultural change.
  • Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/business issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and create process documentation.
  • Lead, train, and coach cross-functional teams to implement improvements and embrace lean culture change.
  • Interface with manufacturing personnel to improve existing processes, increase safety, and solve any ergonomic concerns.
  • Use creativity, innovative approaches, and industry-accepted methodologies to solve complex problems.
  • Facilitate non-technical personnel in leading Kaizen events.
  • Implement 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work projects.
  • Assist champions of other CI projects as necessary.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or 10+ years of equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years experience in lean manufacturing environment.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green belt preferred.
  • Experience with leading project teams.
  • Experience with Lean Systems Implementation in a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent technical skills (mechanical/machining/Special Process).
  • Capable of executing Lean in engineering environments (order flow, technical specs, estimating, configuration).
  • Ability to effectively manage Lean or Kaizen events and supporting resources.
  • Ability to influence leadership across functions, and at many levels from shop floor to conference room.
  • Strong analytical & coaching skills. Goal to develop Lean experts throughout the plant.
  • Transparent, results-oriented, and accountable with strong customer focus.
  • Must be passionate about results gained the right way, through the development of people and processes.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing, transforming environment.
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to read/interpret blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office experience with emphasis in Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
  • CAD knowledge preferred.
  • Occasional travel, less than 10%.
Compensation

$120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits, Paid Time Off ('PTO'), 10 paid holidays, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement, and annual bonus potential.

Tsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

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