Lean Focal - 1st shift

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in the United States seeks a Lean Champion to lead optimization efforts and drive continuous improvement across plants and offices. You will educate and partner with Lean teams, leveraging problem-solving tools and data trends to enhance performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and travel to sites; Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent Lean certification is preferred. Strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Leadership and training facilitation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and Project.
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple operational optimization projects to develop new processes.
• Develop team capabilities to utilize basic problem-solving tools.
• Facilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development.
• Document and track all departmental projects.
• Support and provide input to Lean Programs and initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Capture and review data and performance trends for variances.
• Meet Lean performance measurements and maintain documentation.
• Travel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to seminars.
• Support, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measures.
• Meet TKNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

Skills

Leadership & training

Interpersonal comms

Quality mgmt systems

Lean tools

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Six Sigma Green Belt / Lean cert

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Visio

Project

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence.”

thyssenkrupp Aerospace is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. We focus on supplying aerospace raw materials and finished part logistics to the world's leading aerospace companies and their supply chains. Operating from 35 service centers in 15 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific enables us to aggregate demand across a single supply chain on behalf of the world's leading OEM's, while at the same time providing a truly responsive local service to meet the needs of individual subcontractors anywhere in the world.

Your responsibilities

Job Summary

Work under the general guidance of the Lean Champion &/or Branch Management, reports directly to Lean Champion or Plant Manager. The Lean Focal acts as a supporter, educator, liaison and partner in pursuing excellence and value in the plants and/or office using the concepts of Continuous Improvement.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in leading numerous operational optimization projects simultaneously to develop new processes.
• Assist in developing team capabilities to utilize tools of basic problem-solving
• Facilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development (follow up)
• Document and track all departmental projects
• Support and provide input to the development of Lean Programs and initiatives, ensuring continuous performance improvement and capability development.
• Under the direction of the Lean Champion, capture and review data, current processes and performance trends for variances and severity level
• Meet Lean performance measurements. Documentation (Assessments, Audits, Observations, Records)
• Measurements, maintain visibility of all formal and informal events, activities, follow-up
• Travel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to attend applicable educational seminars
• Supports, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measures
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership and training facilitation skills
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of quality management systems applicable to the business
• Excellent Computer skills - Power point, Excel, Word, Visio and Project
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools.

Preferred Requirements:

• Six sigma Greenbelt or other formal Lean certification

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.