PEX Technician

Vestas; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Brighton, Colorado, is seeking an individual to implement Lean and Continuous Improvement strategies on the manufacturing floor. This role involves collaborating with various departments to enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity. Responsibilities include data analysis, leading improvement initiatives, and supporting new product launches. Candidates should have a high school diploma and some experience in manufacturing. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Work history of at least one year in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of general Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost in manufacturing.
• Ability to use computer with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, analyze, and report data on process cycle time and downtime.
• Lead problem-solving sessions to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery.
• Assist in launching new products into the factory.

Skills

Process improvement methodologies

Lean

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Deploying Lean and Continuous Improvement strategies and tools on the manufacturing floor to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity results. Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Safety, Quality, and Technical Support Departments to lead improvement activities across the factory.

Responsibilities

• Collect, track, control, analyze, review and report data daily on process cycle time and downtime
• Support data collection, review, analyze and report on team performance and support overall feedback loop to internal customers
• Support and lead problem solving sessions and initiative to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
• Lead initiatives on shop floor organization and standard work implementation (5S)
• Assist and support PEX awareness to train PEX tools and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Interact with factory, regional and global support teams for improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost
• Assist and support the launch of new products (NPI) into the factory
• All other duties assigned

Qualifications/Competencies

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Work history of at least one year in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred but not mandatory experience in process improvement methodologies and tools, such as Six Sigma, Lean, 5S imaging, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous Improvement
• Understanding of general Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost in a manufacturing environment
• General understanding of problem-solving and the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, present findings, and drive change
• Strong communicator with ability to influence, motivate and to build consensus and gain support at the factory level
• Experience in improvement projects as leader, facilitator, or team member
• Ability to use computer with Microsoft office such as outlook, power point and excel
• Ability to understand, communicate and create diagrams, graphs, charts, tables, visual aids, and general work instructions