Gerente de Mejora Continua

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In cooperation with plant and regional Management, the LM:

Supports the plant management in setting up the roadmap for the plant in line with the global / regional strategy and sets up the Lean roadmap in line with the plant strategy
Is accountable for the respect of deadlines and ensures the achievement of defined targets set in the Lean roadmap
Leads the target plant layout and value stream design process aiming at optimal space usage, improving material flow and reducing throughput time (focus: TOP product families in the location)
Develops Lean experts and a general Lean mindset within the plant
Steers training and development needs in the plant linked to MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS)

The LM strengthens and pilots the productivity improvement plan according to the budget and the activities defined in the roadmap:

Acts as a methodological supervisor of all improvement activities aiming at the reduction of waste
Coordinates and facilitates workshops (Kaizen / Hoshin / VSM / 5S / SMED / Layout)
Promotes the autonomy by training the actors to workshops’ conduction
Is source of proposals onto concepts aiming at improving production and logistic efficiency
Reports to the plant manager and regional management on the progress (indicators / measurables)
Ensures the implementation of the MHPS in the plant
Acts as Cross Assessor for the MHPS assessment in other plants
Ensures the implementation of the Group best practices related to LEAN

The LM sets up the Lean basic tools and methodologies. He relies on managers to guarantee their implementation:

Leading the development and implementation of the lean roadmap to ensure alignment with both global and regional strategies for operational excellence
Managing the design of optimal plant layouts and value streams to enhance material flow and significantly reduce throughput time
Steering the cultivation of lean expertise within the plant while promoting a culture of continuous improvement among all team members
Coordinating and facilitating training workshops aimed at enhancing skills related to lean methodologies and fostering a deeper understanding of best practices
Overseeing the reporting of progress and performance metrics to plant management, ensuring adherence to best practices in lean implementation and continuous monitoring of outcomes
Leading initiatives to meet quality standards and ensure compliance with HR regulations, data protection laws and health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements while driving efficiency improvements by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions

- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering or similar / comparable educational background
- Working experience in a similar function of at least 5 years in the automotive industry. An operational managing responsibility in production or logistics is desirable.
- Expert knowledge of the LEAN tools (5S, KANBAN, SMED…)
- Willingness to travel
Preferred:
- Familiar with required production processes (e.g. pleating, plastic injection molding, plastic welding, assembly)
Language and Computer Abilities:
- Fluent in written and oral English, German is a plus
- Skilled with Microsoft Office tools
Competencies:
- Leadership: Achievement Orientation, Strategic Drive & Innovation, Teamleadership, Impact & Influence, Interpersonal Understanding, Teamwork & Cooperation, Developing Others
- Hands on and shopfloor orientation
- Analytical skills
- Good communication skills
- Is able to get commitment to achieve a common goal
- Conflict management Drive for results
- Operates within a network and a matrix organization