Continuous Improvement Specialist / Lean Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and lead plant CI initiatives to drive improved OEE, reduced cost and manufacturing complexity.

Lead and train on the deployment of Lean techniques and tools to reduce lead time, increase productivity and reduce unit cost; optimize raw material and finished goods working capital requirements while driving world class on-time service to customers.

In concert with the quality team, monitor, evaluate and ensure proper corrective actions on identified issues. Utilize problem solving techniques to ensure that solutions are both implemented and verified for effectiveness.

Ensure the retention of proper plans, records, and key performance indicators (KPI’s) for the site.

In concert with the quality and engineering teams, drive strict adherence to the APQP process; actively support product launch initiatives.

Drive standard work and process improvement; adopt and institute agreed upon standard work practices throughout the facility.

In concert with the Quality team, establish, maintain, and expand systematic problem-solving and Lean skill sets of plant personnel.

Develop and promote a team environment. Participate in the development and implementation of systems for continuous improvement.

Use problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.

Lead, facilitate, and/or serve on functional, plant, and CI teams.

Key Business Skills and On-The-Job Behaviors:

Being Innovative & Adaptive – Challenges the status quo and generates creative solutions to work situations. Open to new ideas and responds quickly to opportunities when they arise. Interacts effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, overcomes barriers, and shows resilience in the face of adversity and failure.

Driving for Results – Sets standards of excellence and continuously strives for measurable improvement. Holds him/herself and others accountable for achieving goals and creating a culture where appropriate risk taking is encouraged and supported.

Focusing on the Customer – Forms active working relationships with internal and external customers by anticipating, analyzing, and responding quickly to opportunities, needs, and problems. Understands the importance of satisfying customer requirements.

Fostering Open Communication & Teamwork – Listens well and encourages the open expression of ideas. Recognizes and accepts diverse opinions. Works with others both as a leader and as a team member towards shared goals related to business objectives. Provides resources to the team, does what is promised, shares information with team, supports team decisions, and recognizes team contributions.

Quality and Continual Improvement – Is aware of and understands Accuride’s Quality Policy and Quality Objectives and how they affect his/her job. Contributes substantially to Accuride’s CI initiatives related to revenue enhancement, cost reduction, process improvement, waste elimination, and more. Serves on and/or leads CI teams that accomplish target results. Pursues CI initiatives related to one’s own job and function.

Using Sound Judgment and Decision Making – Makes effective decisions based on logical assumptions and adequate information. Effective decisions take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.