TPS-Based Operations Improvement Specialist (Senior)

FIC America; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA benefits

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

FIC America Corp. in the Chicago northwest suburbs is seeking an Operational Development Sr. Specialist to lead Toyota Production System (TPS) practices across production areas.

You will oversee TPS audits, standard work verification, time studies, Kaizen events, training support, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. This role requires coaching production supervisors, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in automotive industry required.
• Experience with TPS practices required.
• Prior project coordination in manufacturing environment required.

Responsibilities

• Lead OD/TPS activities across assigned areas to support safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, assign, and follow up on daily TPS audits to identify waste, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead time studies; verify standard work, cycle times, manpower, line balance, and production targets.
• Review TPS audit results and report findings, trends, and countermeasure status to management.
• Lead Kaizen activities focused on reducing muda and improving material and information flow.
• Coach supervisors on TPS principles, 5S, and waste reduction; ensure proper documentation and training materials are followed.
• Coordinate cross-functional improvement activities to ensure timely completion and sustainability of countermeasures.
• Develop improvement plans and process changes to support safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

TPS knowledge

Audit leadership

Kaizen

5S

Visual management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

FIC America Corp. in the Chicago northwest suburbs is seeking an Operational Development Sr. Specialist to lead Toyota Production System (TPS) practices across production areas.

You will oversee TPS audits, standard work verification, time studies, Kaizen events, training support, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction. This role requires coaching production supervisors, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining documentation,