Lean Manufacturing / Project Manager

Company: Michigan Spring & Stamping
Location: Muskegon
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Position DescriptionThe Lean Manufacturing Manager is responsible for ensuring that business operations and efficient and effective and developed within the Lean Principles. They are responsible to develop a Lean Culture within the Muskegon facility and not just on the job floor. All initiated projects have to meet customer expectations and support the Kern-Liebers strategies. They must ensure proper management of resources to meet customers needs in the most cost effective way.Requirements

• Develop in close communication with the global Lean Group the Lean Roll Out Plan for the Muskegon facility
• Participate in the development of the Kern-Liebers Lean Manufacturing strategies and programs (SMED, 5S, A3, Standard Work, VSM, Process Maps, SFM, LPA, problem solving, KPI's)
• Work closely with the global team to leverage the available knowledge and best practice approaches
• Tran and coach personnel on Lean Manufacturing principals as required
• Manage the CIP program for the facility
• Implementing and assuring standard production processes
• Set up shop floor management and other lean tools
• Develop tools which will help to manage the manpower capacity and needs for the facility based on sales volumes and future sales expectations
• Work on process improvements including; Lean Management, Production System, plant layouts, etc.
• Control and minimize inventories, labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses through personnel development on Lean tools
• Pursues cost reduction through management of material cost, lead-time, reduced rework, reduced manufacturing cycle time, etc... while fully achieving customer requirements
• Ensure a safe work environment and address safety issues as needed
• Any other duties as assigned
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Business or Engineering
• Minimum 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive Management experience and implementation of Lean principles'
• Very strong Engineering and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex projects and concepts to contacts with varying experience levels and Top Management
• TS 16949 and ISO 9000 knowledge required
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
• Microsoft Office (word, excel, powerpoint, project)
• Six Sigma experience is a plus
• SAP experience a plus
• Spanish speaking a plus
• German speaking is a plusBenefitsWe offer an excellent benefit package that includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Optical
  • Life
  • STD / LTD
  • 401-K

Keywords: Michigan Spring & Stamping, Grand Rapids , Lean Manufacturing / Project Manager, Executive , Muskegon, Michigan