JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

The Knorr Production Systems (KPS) Industrial Engineer is responsibleformanaging business improvement projects as a dynamic change agent using engineering and lean tools to deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in operational costs, quality, performance and safety. Will train and facilitate activities in manufacturing, non-manufacturing and administrative work areas. Also, will help to sustain, improve OEE System. Major responsibilities include:

Essential Functions:

• Execute and apply KPS strategy, tools and techniques in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Plan, execute and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects, as well as mentoring and coaching Project leads as part of Cost Deployment strategy.
• Prepare the layouts, detailed drawings, and other documentation to assist in improving the manufacturing processes.
• Develop standard work standards and line balancing for productivity, and documenting routing times.
• Identify and track manufacturing cost reductions by implementing Quick Kaizen, Standard, Major and Advanced Kaizens or other Lean initiatives.
• Execute projects as needed.
• Be a leader of change. This person must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. They must be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing methodologies:Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, TPM, SMED, Six Sigma, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping current and future state and Visual Controls
• Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams, focusing on measurable quality, service and cost improvements.
• Trains, coaches and motivates personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques.
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.
• Support or conduct trainings for KPS events to support organizational development through the understanding of concepts and practices of KPS.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving Shopfloor Management.
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.

Knowledge:

• Strong PC skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Project Management.
• Lean Tools

Experience:

• 1-3 years Industrial Lean Manufacturing expertise having led continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events.

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Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to motivate teams of people and drive for results.
• Effective problem solvers, conduct unbiased analysis, and identify hidden problems to achieve effective solutions.
• Team facilitation skills
• Understanding of costing structure and quantitative analysis

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
• Greenbelt Certification preferred.
• Strong lean manufacturing expertise
• Proven track record in leading high-performance teams and attaining results; able to quantify results.

Bendix Competencies:

Domain

Capability

Competency Characteristics

Managing Business

Analytical Thinking

Creativity and Innovation

Entrepreneurship and Decision Making

Managing and Improving Processes

Strategy and Vision

Refers to co lecting, analyzing and structuring information using a wide perspective in order to identify key issues and patterns as well as to drawing conclusions.

Includes creating an atmosphere of openness and curiosity for innovations, providing and implementing inventive ideas that add value.

Means to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding.

Describes the ability to plan, prioritize, monitor and improve work processes and allocate resources.

The ability to develop strategies aligned to the organization's vision, putting them into action and taking a big picture view, considering future influences.

Describes the ability to develop strategies aligned to the organization's vision, putting them into action and taking a big picture view, considering future influences.

Managing People

Customer Orientation

Influence and Inspire

Leading Others

Teamwork

Is about demonstrating service and relationship-orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.

The ability to convince others to embrace ideas, providing compelling arguments and making use of informal processes.

Means to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development.

The ability to work with others and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.

Managing Self

Adaptability and Flexibility