OPX Engineer

Overview

Your responsibilities

The OPX Engineer coordinates Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities across all processes within manufacturing, and as required by the Head of Production. The primary role is to focus on selected Lean and Continuous Improvement Initiatives to address and resolve performance and efficiency issues throughout the Production process. The position drives impact measures throughout the organization and requires a strong commitment to safety.

• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies; advocate for and promote safety by reporting near misses and hazards, wearing required PPE, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Manage the tkDC Danville continuous improvement programs and actively promote continual improvement in all processes.
• Improve employee satisfaction and communication by motivating and building a high-performance team.
• Implement programs that boost morale and foster an environment of innovation and excitement.
• Create a Lean environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform value stream mapping activities for all production-related processes.
• Be a self-directed, highly motivated individual who can implement improvement ideas and solutions.
• Provide options, support, and suggestions to improvement teams.
• Support continuous improvement documentation and reporting, including task lists, reports, benefit summaries, and presentations.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external continual improvement meetings and communicate with others accordingly.
• Regularly communicate continual improvement status to the Management group using charts, presentations, and reports.
• Lead cost savings workshops and identify impact measures on a continuous basis.
• Eliminate forms of waste for Lean Manufacturing.
• Plan and conduct Kaizen workshops as requested.
• Train new and existing employees on Lean techniques, continuous improvement practices, and programs.
• Support 24-hour production operation through flexible work hours.

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree preferred and/or three to five years of demonstrated experience conducting continuous improvement and Lean practices. Continual Improvement and team training experience in a production and manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience with 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Eight Deadly Wastes, Kaizen, problem solving is preferred.

Language: Candidate must possess language skills to communicate with technical and non-technical staff at all levels, read and write effectively, present information, and interpret documents such as instructions, spreadsheets, drawings, and manuals.

• Can speak and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff at all levels from operator to management, with OEMs and with visitors.
• Can read and write to effectively communicate information and technical concepts, and to produce effective written documentation.
• Has the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from management groups and customers.
• Can correctly interpret documents such as written instructions, spreadsheets, drawings, and manuals.

Technology: Knowledge of standard software and systems is required.

• Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio
• Maximo computerized maintenance management software
• SAP Integrated Business Software preferred
• Travel:
  Occasional travel, up to 10% including international

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Annual Bonus Eligibility of 6% of your base salary
• $1.50 Shift Premium; $3,120 Minimum Annual Potential
• Perfect Attendance Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential
• Performance Productivity Bonus; $2,600 Minimum Annual Potential
• PTO
• Supplier Discounts
• Tution Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free…