Lean Manufacturing Manager

Job Description

• Ensure Production Processes meet/exceed budgeted performance targets and customer expectations for quality.
• Identifies, leads, and executes the APS strategies to deliver bottom line, quantified results.
• Leads all Continuous Improvement activity including and not limited to execution of Kaizen events, MUDA walks, VSM, Monthly CI projects in accordance with APS and IATF
  16949
• Ensure the successful launch of all New Products
• Manages 5S programs

• Facilitates the deployment and support of all APS standards, principles, and practices throughout the organization. Sets up and conducts audits to ensures compliance
• Champions the plant MOVE activities by ensuring all departments have identified projects for the fiscal year; tracks actual vs. budget; completes necessary reporting
• Manages all continuous improvement activities by using tools described in APS;
  Kaizen
• program, VSM, Monthly CI projects, MUDA
• Serves as the Kaizen Coach by assisting the plant with Kaizen identification, completion and reporting; loads monthly Kaizen activity and archive report. Creates and presents quarterly Kaizen to corporate office
• Supports employee suggestion system
• Monitor and support effectiveness of 5S program; work directly with production supervisors
• Develop, implement and improve production processes, products and equipment for cost effective and efficient operations (including time/motion studies, process flow, SMED, New Layout, etc.) and to ensure customer specifications are met
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through the analysis and planning of workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
• Responsible for creating operator standard work Instructions and assist in developing FMEA with quality leadership
• Work with Process Engineering on manufacturing related problems (including safety/ergonomics) – troubleshoots and assists with corrective measures
• Facilitate effective utilization of root cause analysis methodology which includes, but is not limited to, Six Sigma tools, daily meetings, data collection, fish bone diagrams, 5- whys, brainstorming exercises, etc.
• Responsible for initial training in new production process launches
• Supports all plant audits, 5S, LPA, IATF
  16949, ISO 14001, APS
• Work in coordination with Process Engineering on all manufacturing deliverables
• Ensures compliance with all related IATF 16949 and ISO-14001 procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Operations Manager

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering), Manufacturing Engineering technology
• 3+ years of related work experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is required, including hands-on experience implementing and supervising Six Sigma and Lean projects
• Must be comfortable working with and presenting to all levels of the organization
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt an asset Language Ability
• Excellent oral and written skills, including presentation skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write detailed reports, analysis and correspondence, effectively presenting information and responding to questions from groups of senior managers, customers and suppliers
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering…