Lab Continuous Improvement Lead

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SP Industries Inc. in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Continuous Improvement Facilitator to lead sustainable improvement initiatives in Lab Consumables processes.

You will champion best practices, drive adoption of ABM tools, and coach teams toward improved metrics across eight value drivers. The ideal candidate will have a engineering/operations background, 7+ years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Lean, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or MTBI, or equivalent education and experience.
• Hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools (e.g. Lean, SPC, statistical analyses, problem solving, kaizens, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Kanban, A3s, DMAIC).
• Certified Lean Manager preferred - Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• At least 7+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and experience with supply chain and quality systems.
• Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to direct reports, and to positively influence those with whom there is no reporting relationship.

Responsibilities

• Guiding and coaching teams in developing skills that align with the ABM strategy and deployment goals.
• Coaching and effectively building support for corporate requirements while facilitating an integrated plan that delivers both the needed results and the growth in capability (skills and culture).
• Leading ABM projects/Kaizen events for improvement results that can be leveraged across plants.
• Ensuring that ABM training, tools, assessments and resources are being utilized appropriately and effectively by employees.
• Developing and executing communication plans to support the rollout and education on continuous improvements and best practices across the plant.
• Providing progress reports on improvements and tracking results to strategic plans and KPI’s
• Conducting in depth root-cause analysis (A3 Problem Solving) - Lead or coach focused improvement activities and teams to improve results that link to ATS’s 8 value drivers
• Coaching and teaching plant management systems, and practicing coaching Kata
• Utilizing and facilitating Value Stream Mapping, process flow charts and other ABM tools to recommend and facilitate modifications in workflow
• Coaching the process of developing and deploying effective standard work practices across the plant - Share and reapply proven methods across divisions as appropriate
• Facilitating and co-facilitating various CI related workshops and training events
• Working across disciplines to remove barriers and streamline processes by understanding their requirements
• Working with the ABM Leader and ABM team in analyzing key performance indicators to ensure improvement efforts are strategically aligned to the 8 value drivers
• Ensures that all business activities are performed with highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Adheres to all health and safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

A3 Problem Solving

DMAIC

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/manufacturing/MTBI

Tools

Microsoft Office

ATS software applications

Job description

SP Industries Inc. in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Continuous Improvement Facilitator to lead sustainable improvement initiatives in Lab Consumables processes.

You will champion best practices, drive adoption of ABM tools, and coach teams toward improved metrics across eight value drivers. The ideal candidate will have a engineering/operations background, 7+ years of manufacturing experience, and proficiency in Lean, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.