Kaizen Lead: TPS Process Improvement

Toyota Boshoku Illinois; Lawrenceville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Incentives and bonuses

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401k with Company Match

Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking a Kaizen/ TPS specialist in an Illinois facility to analyze and implement kaizen activities. The role focuses on safety, quality and productivity improvements with hands-on support to production teams.

Responsibilities include updating kaizen schedules, creating reports, and devising new processes. Strong English communication and problem-solving skills are required; flexibility for evenings and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 6 months in production or PC.
• Experience in assessing training needs and developing programs.
• Experience with problem solving teams and training associates.

Responsibilities

• Implement TPS methods to establish efficient processes.
• Lead Kaizen activities to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Analyze processes and develop improvement plans per standards.
• Support production to ensure on-time delivery.
• Update Kaizen activities using MS Office for charts and reports.
• Design and fabricate jigs, racks, and tables for Kaizen.
• Develop time studies and yamazumi charts.
• Maintain safety, quality, and ergonomic guidelines.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Team collaboration

Budget awareness

Creativity

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

MS Office

Lotus Notes/Outlook

Job description

Toyota Boshoku America is seeking a Kaizen/ TPS specialist in an Illinois facility to analyze and implement kaizen activities. The role focuses on safety, quality and productivity improvements with hands-on support to production teams.

Responsibilities include updating kaizen schedules, creating reports, and devising new processes. Strong English communication and problem-solving skills are required; flexibility for evenings and weekends is needed.