Kaizen Coordinator

Job Description

Responsibilities & Duties Training and oriented all BU employees on kaizen concept, principles, tools and their application
;
Identity and certify the Kaizen Multipliers according Sodecia group targets.

• Develop and support kaizen Multipliers (training, coach and mentor);
  Understand and monitoring the KPI´s selected in each pillar Grow, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Motivation (Doc support
  -Gap chart Report);
  Update in weekly base the KPI´s (18 KPI´s) to define the projects.
• Analyze and present to BU’s Management Team, kaizen project in order to reduce or eliminate 7
  
  WASTES.
  Defines 12 week forecast kaizen projects and resources to reach the 2% savings (calculated in a 12 month perspective);
  Assure Hoshim Karin Matrix is always update.
• Understand the cost structures of Business Unit (P&L Report);
  Able to calculate “payback analysis” on kaizen projects, with business unit management team and eventually other employee considered crucial to achieve an accurate analysis.
• Summarize and report weekly and monthly all kaizen activities, performance results, activities forecast and trends;
  Define and follow up all the PDCA concerning all kaizen activities in order to achieve all the Kaizen Targets.
• Analyze all the investments in a production process perspective in order to validate if it is the “last” improvement solution;
  Benchmarking best practices within Sodecia Group.
• Participate in GCP meetings and define actions to reach the targets required by GCP Human Resources & Safety IT&K Existent New Commercial Manufacturing Quality, Projects & Compliance Maintenance MP&LD Manager Production Competitiveness;
  General Competitiveness Plan;
  Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards (Visual management).
• Develop, manage and lead continuous process improvement strategies and initiatives according the BU strategy;
  Define kaizen projects related with sustainability according Sodecia group targets.

• Follow and accomplish the entire task at the Kaizen road Map 5W1H. Knowledge, Skills (Essential) General
  - Ability to interact with internal management team using strong leadership and communication skills; IT Knowledge in terms of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet e Electronic Mail. Specific
  - Experience with kaizen methodology principles;
  Ability to drive in a team-oriented perspective.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment;
  Excellent communication (written and oral) to present and explain Kaizen Projects. Strong knowledge of manufacturing concepts, analysis, techniques, principles and practices.
• Material flow, Pull systems, Just in Time, TAKT time, Poke Yoke, Kanban, Value Steam Mapping, NVA vs VA, Cellular Manufacturing, Cell Layout, 6M’s, 5 Whys, SMED, TPM, Visual Management, 5 “S”, etc..
  
  - Targets orientated, dynamic and polyvalent. Languages
  - English (in case of not being native language) Knowledge, Skills (Desirable).
• Knowledge on Stamping and Welding processes;
  Knowledge of Quality, Logistic, Financial, Engineering and Maintenance concepts. Languages N/A.
• Education & Qualification
  - University Degree in industrial or production engineering or similar;
  Advanced degree is a plus.
• Experience & Others
  - Minimum of 2 + yrs. experience in continuous improvement environment at Automotive Industry
  - Process Engineering experience is a plus;
  Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented “Safety Culture” is a plus.
• KPI's - y Accidents
  - Number of Kaizen multipliers
  - Number of Kaizen projects - % Savings / NPV - 7 Wastes Reduction
  - Team Training Plan Execution.