TPS & Kaizen Manufacturing Leader

Toyota Boshoku America

Princeton (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Eligibility for incentives and bonuses

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with Company Match

Optional tax advantaged accounts (HSA,

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America in Indiana seeks a seasoned engineer to support manufacturing with kaizen initiatives, TPS application, and process improvements. You will lead safety, quality, and productivity efforts, develop standardized work, and mentor teams in lean techniques.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or related field and 6+ years in manufacturing, preferably automotive, with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

Thorough understanding of product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation.
Working knowledge of automotive industry equipment and production systems.
General understanding and practical work experience with manufacturing systems and processes.
Practical experience applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles in an automotive environment.
Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
Advanced math skills.
Strong leadership skills and ability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
Ability work with a dynamic team and demanding customer(s).
Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
Must be able to work a fixed or rotating shift schedule.
Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, cost and efficiency targets for assigned areas.
Develop standardized work procedures with management by designing and documenting the best work sequence for each process.
Utilize Toyota Production System (TPS) techniques to standardize processes/methods, identify and eliminate waste.
Understand and execute all Toyota Boshoku policies and procedures consistently.
Use KPI (key performance indicators) as a method of continuous improvement.
Implement TPS methods and techniques to improve processes and procedures.
Lead kaizen activities to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
Analyze new and existing work processes and develop improvement plans in accordance with quality and engineering standards.
Work closely with supervisors and production team members in Kaizen and QC circle activities.
Develop work instructions and demonstrate new or revised processes to team members.
Develop presentation for TBA executives and plant personnel/management using TBA MCI format.