Sr. Continuous Improvement Technician - (req72768)

Sterling Kohler; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Reynosa in Mexico seeks a Sr. Continuous Improvement Technician to lead lean culture, drive teams with lean tools, and deliver cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities include Kaizen events, VSMs, OEE analysis and root cause resolution. Requires a BS in industrial engineering with 3+ years in manufacturing, plus experience with OPEX and Six Sigma methodologies. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OPEX (Operational Excellence) and leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Competencies: analytical thinking, quality system knowledge, Lean tools knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact projects from initiation to closure, applying best practices in scope, schedule and risk management.
• Support the Project Portfolio ensuring prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
• Facilitate Kohler training programs, Kaizen events and other Kohler initiatives.
• Educate employees on Kohler Systems, tools and techniques to form a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Identify and leverage best practices within the local site; document lessons learned and apply them locally.
• Monitor Ideas Program to ensure timely documentation.
• Conduct Kaizen events focused on metrics that impact goals.
• Lead Value Stream Maps (VSM) activities and track action plans.
• Analyze OEE and collaborate with support teams to track results and action items.
• Develop Root Cause Analysis to solve problems.
• Perform OBC pillar chart analysis to drive productivity projects.
• Conduct Gemba walks to identify opportunities.
• Manage Kohler systems and tools to improve business performance.
• Coordinate and synchronize site-level Kohler goals and initiatives; document results and benefits.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Lean techniques

Leadership

Analytic thinking

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr. Continuous Improvement Technician

Location: Kohler. Reynosa, Tams.

BASIC FUNCTION

Reporting to CI-Coordinator this position will develop Lean culture and drive teams using lean tools to meet goals and objectives that have a positive impact on the Company. Lead Kaizen events in administrative and production areas and lead improvement and cost-saving projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Lead high-impact projects from initiation to closure, applying best practices in scope, schedule and risk management.
• 2. Support the Project Portfolio ensuring prioritization and alignment with business objectives.
• 3. Facilitates Kohler training programs, Kaizen events and other Kohler initiatives.
• 4. Educates employees on Kohler Systems, tools and techniques helping to form a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• 5. Identifies and leverages best practices within the local site. Documents lessons learned and incorporated it into local sites as appropriate.
• 6. Monitor Ideas Program to ensure timely and proper documentation.
• 7. Conduct Kaizen events focused on metrics that impact Goals.
• 8. Lead Value Stream Maps (VSM) activities and track action plan.
• 9. Analyze OEE and collaborate with support teams to track results and action item.
• 10. Develop Root cause Analysis to solve problems.
• 11. Perform OBC pillar chart analysis to drive productivity projects.
• 12. Conduct Gemba walks to identify opportunities.
• 13. Manages Kohler systems and tools to improve business performance.
• 14. Coordinates and synchronizes site level Kohler goals and initiatives. Provides documentation of results and benefits achieved.
• 15. Responsible for the oversight, development, training, implementing, and sustaining of the plant’s Lean Culture including, 5S, Visual Controls, Standard Work and Kaizen systems.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACS

Supervisory Relationships:

• CI- Coordinator

Organization Relationships:

• Frequent contact with all Departments of Kohler Reynosa and Managers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field.
• Work experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OPEX (Operation Excelence), and leading continuous improvement projects (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Competencies: Analytic thinking, quality system knowledge, Lean tools knowledge.
• Skills: Problem solving, communication, lean techniques, leadership.
• Language: English.

Why Choose Kohler?

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