Definition and deployment of operational improvements in the plant following the LEAN approach fulfill customer demands, reduction of waste, continuous improvement .

DUTIES

Define and implement the LEAN roadmap.

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

Overall improvement of logistics and operations activities

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 Group best practices related to LEAN

Develop and implement the LEAN tools

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

• « 5S » on the shopfloor
• Development of « Pull Flow » – Delivery in Kanban, Milk-Run, Supermarkets, Batch Building Box and Heijunka where applies
• VSA / VSM (eVSM) and VSD to define target states on a certain value stream in the plant.
• TPM
• SMED
• Review / Optimize SMED on a regular basis
• Ensure SMED tracking is done by Production following the SMED corner / dashboard / templates provided by the Lean Manager
• Support implementation of production planning and production control tools
• Support implementation of logistics, quality, employee empowerment (e.g. Idea Management) practices.

The LM:

• Ensures the coherence of the local methodology with the Group expectations.

• Secures the capitalization of the know-how:

• In close cooperation with the teams, takes part in the writing of procedures linked to the process “Continuous Improvement » and ensures their local implementation

• coaches Managers on the field on the right implementation of Group standards secures Lean reporting to the Group

PROFILE

Required

• 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

Language and Computer Abilities:

• Fluent in written and oral English.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Hands on and shopfloor orientation
• communication skills
• Commitment
• Conflict management Drive for results
• Operates within a network and a matrix organization