Senior BPS - Continuous Improvement Implementer

Robert Bosch Group; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Bosch Group in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist for an hourly, overtime-eligible role at the Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center. The job focuses on advancing BPS practices, value stream design and shop-floor leadership.

Responsibilities include plant-wide implementation of best practices, training delivery, and supporting BPS metrics, audits and process confirmations. Collaboration across functions and with Bosch groups is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Bosch Production System or similar lean concepts.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter capable of leading cross-functional teams.
• Proven project planning and time management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet targets.
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement plant-wide lean solutions and best practices independently.
• Facilitate training on standards, TPM, 5S and daily leadership routines.
• Support value stream planning, leveling and consumption control.
• Analyze findings and identify system improvements.
• Collaborate with multiple functional levels and external Bosch groups.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Bosch Production System

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Time management

Organizational skills

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology _ with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch. The Lincolnton, NC Conversion, Customizing and Packaging Center is located approximately 30 miles from Charlotte. The facility employs just under 500 full time associates in a 5-shift operation, which encompasses 235,000 sq ft. along with 12,000 skus. In addition to the conversion, customizing and packaging activities, abrasives are now a big part of our power tool accessory business. ISO certified, our associates engage in BPS, CIP and 5S. By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled

Job Description

This is an hourly role eligible for overtime.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

• Increase maturity of BPS in LctP by:
  • Providing instruction on BPS topics including Value Stream Design, Standardized Work, Working According to Standards, Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement.
  • Evaluating current manufacturing systems to determine areas of potential improvement.
  • Analyzing data to support system design.
  • Providing support for BPS metrics, auditing, and assessment processes.
  • Moderation/Facilitator/Trainer Skills

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement solutions and best practices plant wide independently, partnering with associates across all functions and levels.
• Facilitate training sessions such as Working According to Standards (operators and shopfloor leaders), Shop Floor Management Cycle, 5S, TPM, Daily Leadership Routines, Shopfloor Involvement (Tachinbo).
• Execute BPS Shopfloor Partner process confirmations.
• Value Stream Planning support, Shop Floor Management Cycle, leveling and consumption control support.
• Analyze systematic findings and determine improvements.

SCOPE FACTORS

• Supports all value streams and departments in plant.
• Some external interactions: Corporate BPS groups, Supplier network groups.

INTERACTION

• Interact with all levels at LctP facility.
• Collaborate with BPS Concept Coach and BPS Execution Specialist.
• Some external interactions: Corporate BPS groups, Supplier network groups.

Qualifications

• 5 plus years in a lean manufacturing environment - manufacturing/shopfloor experience
• Understanding of and experience using the Bosch Production System similar lean manufacturing systems and concepts
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Project planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet established targets
• experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

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