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Kaizen Automation Coordinator

Metalsa Structural Products

Location: 184 Vista Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: March 10, 2024
About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60+ years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com Metalsa’s Mission: To move the world more efficiently while protecting the environment and ensuring long-term economic and social value generation for our stakeholders. Metalsa’s Vision: To become a leading mobility manufacturer of chassis and electrified solutions for the automotive, trucking, and off-highway industries. What does a day-in-the-life look like? Analyze current processes by generating Process Flow Diagrams and Value Stream Maps in order to benchmark and/or quantify current performance, identify and quantify waste, and to establish metrics for quantifying the improvement activities. Identify and minimize process waste by leading and organizing events that utilize Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Mistake Proofing, Statistical Process Controls, and Visual Management Systems. Achieve significant improvements in Operational Efficiency by implementing Standardized Work practices and facilitating the deployment of the MMS and CMMS. What does success look like? Deliver methodologies and systems to the execution teams to improve the reliability, maintainability, efficiency, and availability of their assets. Participate in the implementation of new projects (innovation, kaizen, new operating lines) to ensure compliance to the maintenance standards and the assets early management. Design, redesign and optimize PM and PdM incorporating world class practices, resources efficiency, labor allocation, and failure-mode centered. Guarantee the effectiveness of the planned maintenance through robust designs Standardize lessons learned, best practices, and procedures to improve the maintenance processes and share with the rest of the miniplants where applicable Assist in implementing process improvements with lean manufacturing concepts reducing cycle times and increasing employee efficiencies via successful tracking and monitoring system for sustainment and progress towards KPI performance, etc. consolidating performance metrics, projects, and activities. Support in the creation and management of Standard Work Instructions. Utilize Continuous Improvement through Employee engagement in ideas and implementation. Develop metrics and dashboard measures designed to include the entire plant population in both understanding of key performance indicators and necessary actions to improve KPI's. Coach, Facilitate or Lead advanced improvement events including: Value Stream Mapping of complex value streams. Work with cell/site/value stream leaders to identify and prioritize improvement initiatives to achieve business results using best practice Process Management tools. What you will bring: 3 to 5 years in automatization and kaizen practices BS in Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant field Suggested Skills Maintenance scheduling and planning Kaizen methodologies – Six Signa or related Advanced project management skills Financial Management Communication skills People Management skills Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Automation and Kaizen practices: 3 years (Preferred) Leadership: 3 years (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Roanoke, VA 24019 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: Roanoke, VA 24019: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $55.5K - $70.3K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
Qualifications
[ "Work authorization (Required)", "Bachelor's (Preferred)", "Automation and Kaizen practices: 3 years (Preferred)", "Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)", "Day Shift (Preferred)" ]