Lean Manufacturing Expert
5 days ago
Weatherford is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lean Specialist to drive continuous improvement initiatives across our operations.
In this pivotal role, you will champion lean manufacturing principles, facilitate process optimization, and foster a culture of operational excellence.
Your expertise will be instrumental in streamlining workflows, reducing waste, and enhancing overall efficiency, contributing to our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers.
Located in the North Houston area at our Repair and Maintenance Facility.
Key Responsibilities- Assist Plant Manager or local leadership with definition of Strategic projects and A3 thinking.
- Identify process improvement opportunities in collaboration with other functional leaders, employees, and customers and categorize opportunities as improvement vs action activities, projects, or kaizen events.
- Develop, deploy, and sustain lean manufacturing processes.
- Support both process and transactional productivity improvement or waste reduction projects.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in lean manufacturing as a continuous improvement leader, lean lead, black belt, or similar role.
- Proven experience as Kaizen Facilitator.
- Successful practical experience in VSM, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA, and/or DMAIC cycles.
- Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Black Belt is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and Skills
- Advanced knowledge and ability to teach VSM, 6S, 5Why, TPM, Standard Work, Mistake Proofing, SIPOC, Process Mapping, Kanban, SMED, Types of Waste & Waste Reduction, Visual Management, Shop Floor Management, Hoshin Planning, Cellular Manufacturing, PDCA, and DMAIC cycles.
- Excellent leadership traits with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels, from the shop floor to senior management.
- Hands-on, energetic approach with a focus on engaging and sustaining employees in a Lean culture.
- Strong organizational and computer skills, including experience with MS Office and manufacturing software.
- Ability to shift priorities and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
- Tenacious in learning the specifics of the business.
- Strong training and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in 2D layouts and AutoCAD.
This role may require domestic and potentially international travel of up to 10-25%.
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