Lean Focal - 1st shift

thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC; Park City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials, LLC is seeking a Lean Focal who supports continuous improvement programs across plants and offices in Park City, KS. You will assist in leading optimization projects, facilitate problem-solving sessions, and help implement Lean initiatives under supervision by the Lean Champion or Plant Manager.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and knowledge of Lean tools with the ability to travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and training facilitation skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems applicable to the business.
• Excellent computer skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio and Project.
• Basic knowledge of lean systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Lean/CI projects to develop new processes.
• Develop team capabilities to use basic problem-solving tools.
• Facilitate brainstorming, track implementation plans and follow-up.
• Document and track departmental projects and performance trends.
• Travel to locations across the organization as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Problem solving

Lean tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Continuous Improvement certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Project

Job description

Job SummaryWork 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 DescriptionKey Accountabilities:Assist in leading numerous operational optimization projects simultaneously to develop new processes.Assist in developing team capabilities to utilize tools of basic problem-solvingFacilitate brainstorming, idea evaluation/assessment, tracking of employee-based teams and implementation plan development (follow up)Document and track all departmental projectsSupport 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 levelMeet Lean performance measurements. Documentation (Assessments, Audits, Observations, Records)Measurements, maintain visibility of all formal and informal events, activities, follow-upTravel as necessary to locations throughout the organization and to attend applicable educational seminarsSupports, executes and analyzes Safety-Lean quality-reporting measuresMeets TKMNA Employee Attributes / CompetenciesThe 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 skillsGood interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of quality management systems applicable to the businessExcellent Computer skills – Power point, Excel, Word, Visio and ProjectBasic knowledge of lean systems and tools.Preferred Requirements:Six sigma Greenbelt or other formal Lean certificationBenefits OverviewWe offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityVoluntary Wellness Programs401(k) and RRSP programs with Company MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysTuition ReimbursementAnd more!Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. 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