Lean Operational Excellence Coordinator

Come grow with us…North American Stamping is expanding and looking to hire. We are looking for a Operational Excellence Coordinator to join our team!

Your success is our success… Supports implementation of TQPS principles and knowledge within NASG, enabling facilities to achieve significant business results by implementing the lean tools to remove waste.  In addition to the utilization of the four capabilities of the operationally outstanding with respect to leadership in excellent process design, effective problem solving, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.  

Leads events and workshops to deploy and transfer knowledge of the lean tools to move process performance closer to the ideal state (True North). Through coaching and mentoring, the division – TQPS Operational Excellence Coordinator builds a leader’s capability to teach & mentor TQPS principles in their subordinates, ensuring sustainability and continuous improvement.  This position is responsible to lead and support deployment activities for their facility or function.

What you get in return …The most competitive pay in the industry based upon your skill level we will reward you up to $90,000 annually, along with a full benefits package including a generous 401-K matching program

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years related manufacturing experience

• Working knowledge and experience in the application of lean principles

• Strong leadership skills

                                                                                     

Skill Requirements:

• Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

• Organizational skills necessary to manage multiple tasks

• Knowledge to "find the problem - fix the problem" & facilitate the problem-solving process

• Ability to promote work in a team environment

• Organizational skills necessary to maintain company records in compliance with all of the

• NASG / TQPS systems and procedures

• Demonstrate & promote a "hands-on" approach toward continuous improvement

• Demonstrate & promote a "Must Go See" environment with a "Want To" attitude for improvement

• Maintain an open mind to team members suggestions and encourage use of the NASG suggestion program

   

Principle Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Support assigned facility (s) while executing the TQPS deployment plan.

  • Support the development, implementation, and direction of the divisional or functional lean strategy together with manager (s) in alignment with TQPS.

  • Leads and facilitates all team member training and development in coordination with HR.

  • Assist in the coordination of TQPS activities & training on an ongoing basis while coaching / mentoring TQPS Group Leaders, TQPS Team Leaders, and divisional leadership.

  • Ensures compliance with EH&S, Quality, and TQPS guidelines during all training, workshops, and events.

• Application, implementation, and promotion of ALL the TQPS principles & methodologies.

• Support & promote engagement of all Team Members relating to all aspects of the TQPS principles & methodologies and other areas as delegated.

  • Gather data as needed to assist in the development of P-D-C-A implementation plans.

• Identify & make recommendations for reducing waste and improving efficiency.

• Coordinate & participate in maintaining the TQPS principles for NASG.

• Promote team building through consensus while improving Team Member morale and relationships.

• Assist in developing standardized work, to include data gathering and implementation to streamline all tasks in conjunction with TQPS / NASG standard operating procedures.

• Participate on the safety committee as requested.

• Ensure proper documentation of all activities relating to maintaining & implementing TQPS.

  • Updates of duties and tasks/responsibilities will be reported out as specified.

• Coordinate / mentor the A.I. team’s facilitator to support TQPS principles & methodologies.

  • Ensure all pre-specified lean documents are posted as required at Work centers and / or KPI – Key Process Indicators boards as requested

  • Maintain TQPS training material, Kanbans, training records, and supplies

• Assist in TQPS training classes

  • Assist team leaders & facilitators in A.I. meetings

• A.I. suggestions tracking for submitted and implemented ideas

  • Data collection and reporting for suggestions

  • Assist in development of before & after’s for implemented suggestions

• Execute & assist with tangible cost savings

  • Mentoring the TCS process and review cost savings to ensure they are correct and precise containing supporting evidence in alignment with the process map

  • Assist and mentor in data collection

• Coach and mentor 5S audits

Education Requirements:

• High School diploma required

• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

• Lean / Six Sigma - Green / Black Belt certification a big plus.