Kimber Mfg., Inc.
Job Description
Job Title: Lean Engineer
Location: Troy, AL
Classification: Exempt
Grade: Salary
Department: Industrial Engineering
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The Lean Engineer is a key factory staff member responsible for aiding in the development of a Factory Master Plan (FMP) roadmap aligned to the 1 to 5 year business plan and synchronization into our manufacturing processes, improve material flow and deliver on short and long-term objectives. Achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SDQC) objectives using lean tools, techniques, and methods. The Lean Engineer will work in concert with cross-functional teams to provide support in achieving the goals defined in the FMP.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Coordinate, collect and analyze data to develop statistical problem and goals
- Convene, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement project teams motived to execute Kaizen/ Rapid Improvement
- Convene and lead Project Teams to develop an integrated plan to drive synchronization into our manufacturing processes, improve material flow and deliver on short and long-term objectives
- Provide frequent updates in an effective and efficient manner through formal and informal presentation techniques to the team
- Ensure change management occurs by keeping all employees informed, engaged and committed to delivering on project deliverables/ objectives
- Develop, identify, and share best manufacturing/ lean practices, methods, and ideas
- Maintain and make recommendations of next steps in the Factory Master Plan in collaboration with factory leadership to improve current state capabilities and position the organization closure to the future state plan
- Work with Senior Leadership in order to chart progress to plan
- Interpret customer needs and requirements, translate concepts into best practices, identify Assembly and Finishing process improvement opportunities, and quantify results and trends
- Adhere and monitor SOP
- Effectively communicate and notify supervisor when there are any discrepancies
- Must be able to accurately input all required data into the manufacturing database
- Complete other duties as assigned by manager
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The successful candidate will possess at least 5 years of manufacturing experience incorporating Industrial Engineering and Lean Methodologies in a medium volume manufacturing processes
- Demonstrable track record over a minimum of 5 years of successfully working in a medium or high volume manufacturing environment in durable goods industries in roles that directly affected manufacturing results (SDQC)
· Experience in rationalization, and materials management/ flow
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Cross functional team builder/player with high levels of professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm
- Advanced Factory Master Planning and goal deployment experience in which the candidate has led medium to large FMP projects
- Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Experience working independently with little supervision
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification through ASQ or equivalent certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of firearms; quality, features, safety, etc.
- Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field
- Training in TPS or Shin Lean
- Experience with New Product Introductions (NPI)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Requires advanced knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word using MS Windows platform. MS PowerPoint and Outlook.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position may require travel occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
While performing the duties of the job the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
This position requires compliance with ITAR requirement. Must be a “U.S. Person” (per ITAR 120.15) and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.