I Cube Champion

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute lean vision and strategy by serving as a champion of facility initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost savings, machine up-time, etc

- Track and report key metrics on improvement activities

- Deploy the lean strategy, monitor results and report progress including for roadmap projects cost savings

- Maintain suitable affiliations and participate in professional development activities (internal & external to Imerys) that foster continuous learning and also supports the lean position requirements 

- Provide lean employee training and facilitate correct use of lean tools 

- Apply process improvement best practices/techniques, lean manufacturing techniques and project management skills in a structured project environment.

- Lead and facilitate Lean initiatives that foster process and product innovation.

- Coordinate the promotion of small group activities for process improvement, equipment improvement, quality improvement, etc. 

- Serve as a mentor and coach for the development of Continuous Improvement steering team within the site and departments.

- Support leaders with follow-up implementation of improvements and new operating standards and control mechanisms.

- Act as a methodology advisor to various business unit leaders, also with support available from the ICube global/regional network.

- Support operations with the deployment of various Lean Manufacturing techniques, including but not limited to, 5S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, SMED, and Kaizen events.

- Identify and implement training, education, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

- Assist the business in the development and maintenance of Strategy Deployment tools. 

- Support and drive a culture where the business will achieve best in class status through the implementation of best practices and benchmarking activities.

- Drive improvement efforts through Statistical Process Control and problem solving methodologies such as Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, DMAIC, and FMEA.

- Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing.

· Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments 

OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS

Act as a project leader for small projects when required

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree in Operations or Mechanical or Chemical Engineering discipline

3+ years experience in Lean Manufacturing Industry

Knowledge, skills, abilities & Competencies (Check the required competencies for success on the job)

☒ Leadership

☒ Strategic/Critical thinking

☒ Planning & Prioritising

☒ Decision-Making & Problem Solving 

☒ Safety Awareness

☒ Customer Driven Approach 

☒ Communication & Presentation Skills

☒ Initiative

☒ Interpersonal Skills/Teambuilding

☒ Implementation Skills

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