Lean Operational Excellence Leader Job at Great Dane
Lean Operational Excellence Leader - (23000A6)
Description
We are growing at Great Dane; we need you to reach the next level.
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, 401k, and pension.
Great Dane turns innovative ideas into advances in trailer technology, creating new solutions in the transportation and supply chain industry. Our teams craft trailers that deliver essential goods and services, turning the wheels of the American economy.
We offer competitive pay, great benefits, 401k, and pension.
Great Dane turns innovative ideas into advances in trailer technology, creating new solutions in the transportation and supply chain industry. Our teams craft trailers that deliver essential goods and services, turning the wheels of the American economy.
With advancement opportunities, training and tuition reimbursement – the road ahead is paved with possibilities.
The Position:
Under the direction of the Plant Manager and the Director of Industrial Engineering, the Lean Control Tower is a leader in
Lean Implementation and continuous improvement efforts in all five phases of Lean. The Lean Control Tower mentors
operational and support group leaders in Lean deployment and implementation, problem solving methodology and supports
change management in the cascading of Lean through the facility. The Lean Control Tower is the facility operating processes subject matter expert, who ensures all processes are documented, lean, and capable while monitoring for compliance amongst all groups and coordinating Lean Metric Reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Be the leader in lean implementation.
- Establish processes that detect, record and reduce waste of any form throughout the value-add process affecting
- Coach leadership and line workers in those processes and establish a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coach and support team in developing and managing Engineering controls of lean Gates to support lean processes.
- Provide feedback to appropriate managers of waste trends, patterns, and opportunities.
- Responsible oversight of on-line waste reduction activities in order to ensure principles of lean manufacturing are being
utilization.
- Conduct problem solving efforts and improvement projects related to waste reduction.
- Facilitate and conduct data analysis of waste related to gates.
- Coordinate lean metric reporting, create and distribute gate management reports. Develop governance package for
- Conduct daily lean process audits in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
- Ensure feedback is getting back to all levels of work teams when issues occur.
- Support project change management in the cascading of lean through facility and other areas of the support staffs.
- Effectively support other functions as required such as training, Model Line events, and other improvement projects.
- Coordinate Lean visits by leadership and from other plants.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (e.g., engineering, quality, management, or business)
- Years of Experience: 3-5+ years of relevant work experience in engineering and/or manufacturing related fields or
- Have a strong process focused thinking and mentality.
- Good communication skills and ability to motivate and engage others.
- Have some coaching, facilitation, and leadership experience. Prior Lean experience is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced data functions in Excel.
- Excellent analytical skills; Ability to collect and analyze data and present findings.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to maintain a professional, friendly demeanor.
- Solid ability in identifying and resolving problems in a timely, effective manner.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- Travel: Travel as needed.
Why Should You Apply?
- Are you a great problem solver? You will use your auditing and investigative skills to find areas that need improvement.
- Are you looking to further your career? Mentoring and Advancement Opportunities available!
- Do you want opportunities to learn how to work with new systems and equipment?
- Competitive Pay, GREAT benefits… including pension and Tuition Reimbursement
Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Primary Location
: US-GA-Statesboro
Work Locations
: Statesboro Plant 177 Gateway Blvd Statesboro 30458
Job
: Manufacturing
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: 1st Shift
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