Supervisor I, Continuous Improvement

Overview:

The continuous improvement supervisor will be responsible in implementing structured problem-solving methodologies geared towards maximizing business performance, returning savings to the bottom line, and building organizational capability. Will assist the CI team build and demonstrate expertise in Lean/Toyota Production System (TPS) and Six Sigma.

Here's what you'll do:

• Develop skills to train other people (Train the Trainer)

• Train employees in the use of Lean Manufacturing Tools

• Work with Supervisors, Leads, and Managers to identify improvement opportunities

• Schedule and manage Kaizen events/improvement projects

• Lead Kaizen events applying the Lean Manufacturing Tools

• Prepare reports on the training and Kaizen events and present them to the senior management.

• Provide event follow-up to monitor the progress of planned improvement implementation to assure timely action, appropriate management support, and achievement of expected benefits.

• Use appropriate measurement, analysis and evaluation methods to accurately identify and document process improvements.

• Support improvements based on Business Intelligence environment

• Keeps supervisor informed of all activities

• Work closely with production, maintenance, farming, harvesting, and other support functions in developing and implementing solutions designed to reduce waste

• Learn the Lean Manufacturing tools and processes: 8 Wastes, Flow, Pull/Kanban, Takt Time/Standard Work, Error Proofing, Structured Problem Solving (PDCA), Set-up Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, TPM, Business Intelligence