5S Kaizen Facilitator

Summary To drive continuous improvement, support development of production staff, and to reach the status of a World Class Manufacturing. Facilitate projects for continuous improvement process by developing, standardizing, and monitoring. Facilitate related activities and coordinating various consultations within the Production Department. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Define and develop continuous improvement activities to reach the status of a World Class Manufacturer. Develop and train associates to identify and implement opportunities to improve process effectiveness. Plan and facilitate training for other functions and departments who will support implementation of process improvement activities. Plan and facilitate operational training within the Production Department. Facilitate quality improvement initiatives, eliminating waste and the cost of poor performance in the Production department. Structure and track improvement projects with other departments to successful implementation. Maintain and update documentation of Kaizen projects and 5S status shared in the Production department. Share improvements with the Production Manager and Production Assistant Manager through related reports. Communicate clearly with Production to establish common understanding of improvements and agreement. Work according to the established principles and rules of continuous improvement concept and the safety regulations. Monitor production processes and perform unannounced internal 5S audits according to the 5S principles. Facilitate 5S and Kaizen group activities to increase awareness of 5S and continuous improvements. Develop quality processes as needed, review and create a report to ensure control plans and products meet their specifications. Follow all compliance quality, safety, and environmental regulations and procedures. Maintain an audit program to maintain standardized work across the production floor. Perform other duties as assigned by MTEA Management. Job Requirements Experience with 5S principles. Experience with Kaizen principles. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time. Proficient in Microsoft Office products. Competences that are needed: flexibility, teamwork, quality awareness, results orientation, and customer orientation. Must have the ability to occasionally lift or push up to 40 lbs. Must have the ability to occasionally bend, stretch or reach. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mitsubishi Engine North America