Value Stream Leader

Merit Medical; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 1,284,000 - 1,652,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading medical device manufacturer in Tijuana, Mexico, seeks an experienced operational leader to enhance efficiency through Lean methodologies. The candidate will drive continuous improvements and lead teams in achieving operational excellence. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and five years of Lean Transformation experience. Bilingual skills and medical device experience are preferred.

Formación

• Five years of Lean Transformation experience.
• Experience in Kaizen as a team member and team leader.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills.
• Capable of developing individual and team skills.
• Ability to lead and work with multi-functional teams.
• Experienced in Continuous Improvement practices.
• Ability to manage people through cultural change.
• Advanced problem solving and analytical ability.

Responsabilidades

• Drive waste elimination through Lean methodology.
• Define and improve operation KPIs.
• Develop strategic action plans for business evolution.
• Lead daily operations and continuous improvements.
• Implement Lean Production System techniques.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Writing skills

Computer skills

Technical problem solving

Training skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Broad responsibility and leadership for overall operation of a value stream. Improves operation Lean Flow, ensure a safe work environment, maximize operation performance, drive quality improvements, develop a technically qualified work force, reduce operating costs, inventories and lead times through continuous improvements. Oversee day-to-day activities to meet daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly objectives. Increases the ratio of value to non-value and eliminates waste within site operation and ensures that the value stream meets or exceeds customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Works as a change agent and drives out waste in the manufacturing operation through the deployment of Lean methodology with the following goals: Work to Takt Time (balance operations), establish Standard Work, reduce all setup times to <10 minutes, reduce WIP to minimum levels (one piece flow), implement manufacturing cells, improve materials handling and establish TPM maintenance system.
2. Defines and improves operation KPI´s such as Safety, Quality, Production Schedule Realization, WIP, OEE, etc.
3. Develops strategic action plans toward process change and business evolution through change strategies and long term manufacturing strategies.
4. Operational leadership including successful Lean implementation resulting in productivity gains.
5. Leads the Value Stream in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: supply chain production control and establishing manufacturing priorities. Emphasizes the creation of continuous product flow, utilize pull systems where flow is not currently possible, and works to level the workload and ensures that current commitments are achieved while improvements are being made.
6. Leads the implementation of the techniques and methodologies of Lean Production System (LPS) for the execution of Kaizen projects.
7. Plans and executes Value Stream improvements to achieve goals.

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline required and five years of Lean Transformation experience.
• Experience in Kaizen both as a team member and team leader.
• Basic English communications skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and team building skills in producing results by meeting organizational objectives.
• Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Ability to lead/work with multi -functional teams.
• Effectively negotiates when necessary.
• Experienced Continuous Improvement practitioner who must have successfully used continuous improvement tools and methods in the business environment.
• Experience in how to successfully manage people through cultural change.
• Requires a leadership that is able to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and ever changing environment leveraging their strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to eliminate or minimize barriers to progress. Able to anticipate conflict and propose proactive solutions. Manage conflict situations to result in a win-win outcome
• Advanced problem solving and analytical ability
• Ability to work within the organization at all levels and within all functions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical device experience.
• Bilingual communication skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Writing skills
• Computer skills
• Technical problem solving
• Training skills

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that may require exposure.