Process Improvement Specialist - Manufacturing
DMI Companies
- Wagoner, OK
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead or assist SBU (Strategic Business Unit) members in creating cost reduction and/ or process improvement plans that satisfy the customer's requirements.
- Train effectively in the organization's manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Develop and/or direct the development of all needed part structures in ERP systems (i.e., items, bills of materials, routings).
- Perform the daily review of throughput/parts per hour (PPH). Conduct immediate investigations of suspect areas and implement corrective action, as appropriate.
- Conduct time/labor studies by using both the observation and video methods.
- Analyze and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to remove non-value-added steps in processes.
- Work in tandem with management to increase capacity and throughput.
- Document process changes and ensure SOPs are updated, drive and maintained according to proper document control practices.
- Support Production Managers in improving inefficient processes.
- Confer with management regarding procedures, manufacturing capabilities and project status.
- Create standard work documents that capture best practices for production processes.
- Perform manufacturing audits, focusing on process or cost variation.
- Create/update manufacturing reports that capture the company's KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Design/generate layout of equipment, material and workspaces to maximum efficiency.
- Identify new opportunities in the company to grow the Lean culture.
- Conduct regular (5S) events in work centers to remove non-essential items and operations.
- Train Crew Leaders and shop personnel on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
- Create implementation plans and manage project using Lean's project templates.
- Ability to mentor, lead and direct the work of others.
- Ability to determine capability and capacity of existing and new manufacturing processes as well as the development of metrics to monitor efficiency.
- Create work cell layout to promote overall workflow.
- Knowledge in MTM and/or Basic MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique)
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing - White Belt preferred
- Knowledge in Six Sigma methodologies preferred
- Knowledge of process mapping methodologies
- Strong mathematical and organizational skills
- Expert computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, and Project
- Experience with technical writing
- Strong problem-solving skills
- 1+ years' experience in Industrial Engineering
- Medical & Prescription Drug coverage with a generous employer HSA contribution deposited weekly.
- Dental & Vision
- Company paid Life, AD&D, STD and LTD coverage
- Employee Assistance Program, Will Preparation and Identity Theft Assistance
- 401k with pre- and post-tax contribution options with a dollar for dollar match up to 6%
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays