Leads strategy deployment (SD), ensuring the alignment of the strategies through the deployment of KPIs
Supports the leadership team creating the vision and strategies for objectives improvement, site master plan, and management process of BD Excellence components
Works closely with the Plant Manager to develop and implement the strategy for BD Excellence Maturity
Develops and executes with the leadership team and business unit managers, the BD Excellence implementation plan, budget and CTW plans
Provide coaching to leadership team in BD Excellence components
Develops and mentors in the zero-loss mindset across different areas to optimize quality, delivery and cost, improving safety
Teaches, coaches, and demonstrates proficiency in BD Excellence concepts and systematic approach
Manages Continuous Improvement activities at the Site to ensure the achievement of business objectives
Leads and facilitates breakthrough Kaizen events Cost to Win (CTW) initiative
Focuses on initiatives to improve Plant’s operational performance
Coordinates the development and implementation of factory-loss improvement objectives
Provides information to the site finance team to enable financial reporting
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar bachelor’s degree
Certified or recognized as a OPEX Production System specialist
Kaizen / Lean Tools certification preferred
5+ years experience in Operational Excellence Systems (TPS preferred)
5+ years manufacturing experience (Japanese Automotive Industry preferred)
Strong knowledge of Operational Excellence and Kaizen Project Management tools