Continuos Improvement Engineer - Valmark

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Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer focuses on leading the implementation of Lean Principles and Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the production plant and its support processes; through VSM mapping, lean tools, best production practices, etc. This role is responsible for managing all 3Q6S efforts and their interaction with all departments of the business (e.g. engineering, production, quality, sourcing, document control, etc.).

Job Description

• It facilitates the deployment of the MOEN – C & E- OPEX Strategy to elevate 3Q6S across the site.
• Develop and maintain employee training and development in Lean concepts.
• Develop measurement systems that support the lean manufacturing philosophy
• Develop and implement project plans to achieve the Future State
• Execute LEAN manufacturing and design techniques
• Identify manufacturing cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change.
• Optimize workflow and cell layouts and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity and safety benefits.

Additional Job Details

• Lean Manufacturing tools and principles, including but not limited to: VSM, SWI (tools and forms), Configuration Reduction, 5S, TPM, Troubleshooting (core tools), and Lean Material Flow .
• Daily management systems
• Advanced mastery of MS Excel and Vision
• Basic competence in CAD software desired.
• •Highlight required skills and experience.
  •Industrial engineer or similar
  •Experience on continuous improvement at least 2 years
  •Experience on managing projects and leading teams with change resistance
  •English required intermediate.
  Excel and power point is a most

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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Work Shift Schedule

Day Shift (Mexico)

No Soliciting

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