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Lead and implement initiatives for continuous improvement, process optimization, cost reduction and operational standardization to increase productivity, quality, safety and on-time delivery, ensuring the sustainability of results through robust systems and standards.
This role is on site
- Identify and coordinate Operational Cost Reduction Initiatives (Production Process, Logistics, Maintenance, etc.). with demonstrable results of financial impact (savings). Examples: Reduction of process cycle times, Development of Kanban processes, Implementation of SMED, etc.
- Line balancing, bottleneck analysis, time and movement study (documenting Standard Work).
- Lead Kaizen Workshops, 5S Program, Poka-Yoke, standardization and visual management.
- Design / Optimization of Production Cells for Layout improvement, promoting new business opportunities and support in Projects.
- Coordinate and promote Gemba walks with collaborators at different levels.
- Be a facilitator for personnel in the use of Lean tools and promote the culture of operational excellence with a focus on WCM (World Class Manufacturing).
- Monitoring and documentation of Action Plans, derived from Costing Improvement and Reduction Initiatives, as well as Objectives and actions of Strategic Planning.
- Compliance with established Security Standards.
- Bachelor´s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related (Graduate).
- Advanced English level, with the ability to maintain a fluent conversation.
- Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineering
- At least 5 to 8 years of experience in the industry (demonstrable history of annual savings and improvement projects).
- Knowledge/use of lean tools: SMED, Standard Work, TPM, Kaizen, VSM, 5s.
- Six Sigma (Green Belt) training or certification
- High Data Analysis Capacity
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.
