Operational Excellence​/Production Systems Lead

Position: Operational Excellence / Production Systems Lead
Overview

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Responsibilities

Operational Excellence / Production Systems Lead

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Meet the Recruiter:
Anh Martin

Job Summary:

The project manager will be working in a cross-functional environment to ensure production operates in the most efficient way possible. The purpose of this position will be to optimize output while reducing non-value-added wastes. They will be responsible for collecting data, performing analysis, developing countermeasures, implementing the improvement projects, and ensuring the desired outcome is sustained through six sigma project or lean projects that improve machine health, operator work planning and material flow.

Essential Duties:

* Work effectively with operations and support functions to translate process improvement findings into sustained improvements and standard work

* Understand and analyze top down factory SQCDP KGIs for Kaizen/Lean efforts targeting non-value-added activities

* Implement Lean practices (7-Step) to improve manufacturing SQCDP deliverables, impacting material flow, operator efficiency and machine capability.

* Implement DMAIC practices and apply Kaizen principles to initiatives

* Drive and influence change across multiple departments by implementing factory standards

* Strong 5S skillset

* Effectively lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously

* Identify new sources of data and methods for data collection, analysis, and reporting

* Quantify the value of continuous improvement opportunities

* Effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

* To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Qualifications

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred

Education:

* Basic/

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

* Preferred:
None

Essential

Qualifications:

* Lean Manufacturing knowledge required and ability to implement lean manufacturing tools and methodologies

* Strong technical background, including high volume manufacturing environment

* Strong skills in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Macro)) required

* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

* Ability to learn and understand complex equipment capabilities, operation/material flow, and data flow

* Ability to successfully manage multiple projects

Preferred Qualifications:

* Minimum of 5+ years in industrial or process engineering strongly desired

* Six sigma Black belt highly preferred

Physical Demands:

Physical

Activities:

(Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

* Sit: 20%

* Walk: 40%

* Stand: 20%

* Lift: 20%

Tools and/or Equipment: (Required frequency is:
Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

* Keyboard/Computer:
Continuous

* Office Equipment:
Continuous

* Phone Continuous

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is:
Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

* Up to 10 lbs.:
Frequent

* Up to 20 lbs.:
Frequent

* Up to 35 lbs.:
Frequent

* Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.):
Frequent

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

* Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.

* Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.

* Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.

* Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.

* Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.

* Health Management and Wellbeing Programs
-Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation,…