Kaizen Coordinator

Job Description

Responsibilities & Duties Training and oriented all BU employees on kaizen concept, principles, tools and their application; Identity and certify the Kaizen Multipliers according Sodecia group targets .

Develop and support kaizen Multipliers (training, coach and mentor); Understand and monitoring the KPI s selected in each pillar Grow, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Motivation (Doc support -Gap chart Report); Update in weekly base the KPI s (18 KPI s) to define the projects.

Analyze and present to BU’s Management Team, kaizen project in order to reduce or eliminate 7WASTES. Defines 12 week forecast kaizen projects and resources to reach the 2% savings(calculated in a 12 month perspective); Assure Hoshim Karin Matrix is always update.

Understand the cost structures of Business Unit. (P&L Report); Able to calculate “payback analysis” on kaizen projects, with business unit management team and eventually other employee considered crucial to achieve an accurate analysis.

Summarize and report weekly and monthly all kaizen activities, performance results, activities forecast and trends; Define and follow up all the PDCA concerning all kaizen activities in order to achieve all the Kaizen Targets.

Analyze all the investments in a production process perspective in order to validate if it is the “last” improvement solution; Benchmarking best practices within Sodecia Group.

Participate in GCP meetings and define actions to reach the targets required by GCP Human Resources & Safety IT&K Existent New Commercial Manufacturing Quality, Projects & Compliance Maintenance MP&LD Manager Production Competitiveness.

General Competitiveness Plan); Develop and deploy internal controls and organizational metrics dashboards (Visual management.

Develop, manage and lead continuous process improvement strategies and initiatives according the BU strategy; Define kaizen projects related with sustainability according Sodecia group targets.

Follow and accomplish the entire task at the Kaizen road Map 5W1H. Knowledge, Skills (Essential) General - Ability to interact with internal management team using strong leadership and communication skills; - IT Knowledge in terms of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet e Electronic Mail. Specific - Experience with kaizen methodology principles; - Ability to drive in a team-oriented perspective.

Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment; - Excellent communication (written and oral) to present and explain Kaizen Projects. - Strong knowledge of manufacturing concepts, analysis, techniques, principles and practices.

Material flow, Pull systems, Just in Time, TAKT time, Poke Yoke, Kanban, Value Steam Mapping, NVA vs VA, Cellular Manufacturing, Cell Layout, 6M’s, 5 Whys, SMED, TPM, Visual Management, 5 “S”, etc..) - Targets orientated, dynamic and polyvalent. Languages - English (in case of not being native language) Knowledge, Skills (Desirable).

Knowledge on Stamping and Welding processes; - Knowledge of Quality, Logistic, Financial, Engineering and Maintenance concepts. Languages N/A Education & Qualification - University Degree in industrial or production engineering or similar; - Advanced degree is a plus.

Experience & Others - Minimum of 2 + yrs. experience in continuous improvement environment at Automotive Industry - Process Engineering experience is a plus; - Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented “Safety Culture” is a plus.

KPI's - Nr. Safety Accidents - Number of Kaizen multipliers - Number of Kaizen projects - % Savings / NPV - 7 Wastes Reduction - Team Training Plan Execution .Company Description

About us

With a global presence, Sodecia is installed on five continents (Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa) with 39 business units working side by side with the world’s largest automakers, developing products, services and ideas for the future.

We are specialists in stamping and welding, manufacturing automotive components for the Body-in-White, Safety & Interiors and Powertrain segments, in addition to design and manufacture of Tools & Equipment. Our technology centres located in Europe offer a complete collaborative engineering service, finding solutions that add value through advanced technologies, sustainability, agility, simplicity and satisfaction.

Together we develop and built products and services to improve people’s quality of life!