KPO Leader

Details:

Job Title: KPO Leader

Location: Morton, Il

Zip Code: 61550

Start Date: Right Away

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Rate: $80k-100k/salary DoE

Keywords: #KaizenPromotionOffice #ContinuousImprovementLeaderJobs

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and develop the Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) team to identify and execute process improvements through relentless pursuit of eliminating waste from the manufacturing processes, championing one piece flow, ensuring unwavering quality while safeguarding our employees".

• Plan and execute kaizen workshops, applying kaizen tools to support processes and flow lines.

• Communicate and present ideas, improvements, and accomplishments to colleagues.

• Motivate, coach and mentor Lean Thinking local champions.

• Manage Projects from start to finish including project development, implementation, and review.

• Design, build and implement right size machinery to facilitate one piece flow

• Participate in the planning and facilitate the execution of all Strategic Deployment projects.

• Assist in organizing and follow-up of all Lean activities, SD Projects, and Kaizen Workshops.

• Schedule Daily Genba Walk follow up.

• Lead, manage and support the business units on the 6S process for the site.

• Provide creative and innovative hands-on solutions to facilitate easier work methods for the operator.

• Work in a team-based environment and individual projects.

• Identify and execute workshops that include people, material and information flow, mistake proofing, quick change fixturing, standardization, quick and hands-free clamping, and hands-free loading and unloading.

• Travel to other company sites to participate and lead kaizen workshops.

• Research, understand and implement new technologies for cost savings and process improvements.

• Manage the Moonshine Shop and employees.

• Collaborate with all levels within the organization such as Operators, Engineers, Leads, Quality, EH&S

• Work with customers on quality issues and escapes.

• Establish and sustain company's Tier Review processes.

• Help implement root cause and corrective actions at each Tier level.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a US Citizen

• Associate degree (engineering preferred) or significant work experience equivalent

• Must be self -motivated with a sense of urgency, resourcefulness, and adaptability.

• Must have worked in a CNC Machining facility previously.

• Demonstrated kaizen experience and sound understand of kaizen tool use.

• Strong understanding of mechanical components and machine design.

• Communication & problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently.

• Must be able to lift 25-50 lbs.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com

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