JOB SUMMARY:

Assists in the preparation, execution and follow-up to assist Supervisors/Managers in sustaining changes implemented during Rapid Continuous Improvement events.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, as well as Manufacturing software.
· Must be able to work collaboratively with co-workers.
· Steward of company funds by limiting selling expenses incurred while performing essential duties.
· 3D Modeling CAD/CAM

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university. Strong knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures. Previous Lean/Six Sigma experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds.
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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Performs other related duties as assigned.
· Demonstrates the behaviors of punctuality, regular attendance, professionalism towards supervisors and co-workers, and self-directed task completion.
· Maintains clean work area.
· Must comply with all departmental SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), company GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), Employee Handbook Policies, including attendance, and all safety rules and standards.
· Works normal shift hours and overtime as required.
· Coordinates efforts as part of the team to provide assistance to all co-workers in all departments to maximize production efficiencies as needed.
· Leads/facilitates the preparation and execution of improvement activities, including, but no limited to, training, data collection, event logistics and developing mechanisms to measure and monitor the success of the events.
· Assists in the identification of potential events and lean implementation strategy.
· Develops, configures and optimizes industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification.
· Assesses processes, measures/gathers data and interprets data.
· Develops best practices, routine and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality output.
· Provides process documentation and operating instructions.
· Works to become site expert in the use and application of Lean tools and principles in both production and non-production environments.
· Assists in the training of others in these principles.
· Assists in the preparation, execution and follow-up to assist Supervisors/Managers in sustaining changes implemented during Rapid Continuous Improvement events.
· Manages information technology production projects.
· Liaises and collaborates with other engineering and information technology staff to resolve production related information technology issues.
· Develops detailed production plans and ensures the execution of same based on data collected about customer requirements.
· Utilization CAD CAM Software to develop/design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing workspace.
· Ability to utilize 3D printing to aid manufacturing and maintenance.