Facilitator (Continuous Improvement 5S)

Electric Machinery Company, a division of WEG Electric Corp.

Minneapolis, MN

Position: Facilitator (Continuous Improvement 5S)

Department: Quality and Continuous Improvement

Primary Objective of Position:

The Facilitator (Continuous Improvement 5S) will help lead and support the implementation of the WEG Manufacturing System (WMS). The 5S program (workplace organization) is a critical part of WMS. This position will lead 5S initiatives on the shop floor, motivate operators, and ensure daily adherence to Lean 5S housekeeping standards. Key player in a structured Continuous Improvement program, with direct impact on productivity, safety and quality.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Responsible for organizing and maintaining 5S activities on the shop floor, conducting audits, and engaging employees in workplace organization and cleanliness.
• Create clear and effective standards to maintain consistency and quality in processes.
• Assess and evaluate workspaces to identify areas for improvement, to ensure plant-wide alignment with 5S standards and implementation of visual management and standard work.
• Develop routines and monitoring processes (including audits) to ensure 5S is successful and sustained over time.
• Prepare presentations on PowerPoint and perform other administrative tasks (prepare minutes of meeting, tables and graphs to document improvement results).
• Supports other continuous improvement projects, including Kaizen and waste reduction, as required by the Quality Manager and Lean Continuous Improvement Program Manager.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 2-year associate degree in manufacturing-related field and/or certification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Experience with improving workplace organization and applying 5S principles in a production environment.
• Ability to identify and eliminate waste, organize the work area and maintain discipline to sustain improvements.
• Skills to lead by example, engaging people and promoting behavioral change.
• Proficient with using Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Several tasks require to work in leaning over, extended back position repeatedly, occasionally tight spaces, squatting, and kneeling.
• Physical ability to travel freely within manufacturing and office facilities. This requires climbing stairs and moving around, and about shop machinery. Have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $70,000

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